Andean Gull
Larus serranus
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
70,6 cm
Gewicht
478,0 g
Familie
Laridae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes
Über uns
Andean Gull, 45–48 cm, breeds at high-altitude Andean lakes from Colombia to Argentina, typically above 3000 m. Black hood in breeding plumage; white below with grey mantle. Largely insectivore, following cattle or foraging at lake edges. Partial altitudinal migrant descending to Pacific and Atlantic coasts in winter.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 70,6 cm | 27.8 in |
| Gewicht | 478,0 g | 16.86 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Gelegegröße
1-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Laridae (Möwen und Seeschwalben) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Arten | Larus serranus |
External Databases
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Is the Andean Gull endangered?
The Andean Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Andean Gull?
The Andean Gull has a wingspan of 70.6 cm, weight of 478.0 g.
What order and family does the Andean Gull belong to?
The Andean Gull (Larus serranus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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