Black-headed Gull
Larus ridibundus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-ridibundus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (möwen und seeschwalben), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 58.2 cm and a weight of 261 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Black-headed Gull, 38–44 cm, is one of Europe's commonest gulls, breeding across the Palearctic on wetlands and coasts. Chocolate-brown (not black) hood in summer, lost in winter leaving dark ear-spot. Omnivore; follows ploughs, scavenges in cities, dips for invertebrates. Migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 58,2 cm | 22.9 in |
| Gewicht | 261,0 g | 9.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-26 days. Fledging: 35 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Laridae (Möwen und Seeschwalben) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Arten | Larus ridibundus |
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