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Dolphin Gull

Larus scoresbii

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
64,6 cm
Gewicht
519,0 g
Familie
Laridae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes

Über uns

Dolphin Gull, 42–45 cm, is restricted to the coasts of southern South America, the Falkland Islands, and Tierra del Fuego. Adults have a blood-red bill and legs; plumage varies from grey to brownish with age. Scavenges on marine mammal placentas, carrion, and penguin colonies. Resident.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 64,6 cm 25.4 in
Gewicht 519,0 g 18.31 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-27 days.

Gelegegröße

2-3

Taxonomie

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

External Databases

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Is the Dolphin Gull endangered?
The Dolphin Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Dolphin Gull nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-27 days.
How big is the Dolphin Gull?
The Dolphin Gull has a wingspan of 64.6 cm, weight of 519.0 g.
What order and family does the Dolphin Gull belong to?
The Dolphin Gull (Larus scoresbii) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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