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Pacific Gull

Larus pacificus

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
88,8 cm
Gewicht
1232,5 g
Familie
Laridae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes

The Pacific Gull (Larus pacificus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (möwen und seeschwalben), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 88.8 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Pacific Gull, 58–66 cm, is Australia's largest gull, resident on southern and western coasts. Massive yellow and red bill capable of cracking mollusc shells by dropping them from height. White body, black mantle and wings. Omnivore; forages on rocky shores and beaches. Slow-maturing; takes 4 years for adult plumage.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 88,8 cm 35.0 in
Gewicht 1232,5 g 43.48 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Incubation: 23-26 days.

Gelegegröße

1-3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen)
Familie Laridae (Möwen und Seeschwalben)
Genus Larus
Arten Larus pacificus

Distribution

Pacific Gull has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Pacific Gull endangered?
The Pacific Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pacific Gull nest?
Incubation: 23-26 days.
How big is the Pacific Gull?
The Pacific Gull has a wingspan of 88.8 cm, weight of 1232.5 g.
What order and family does the Pacific Gull belong to?
The Pacific Gull (Larus pacificus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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