Ross's Gull
Rhodostethia rosea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rhodostethia-rosea"></birdfyi-bird>The Ross's Gull (Rhodostethia rosea) is a bird species in the family Laridae (möwen und seeschwalben), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.2 cm and a weight of 185 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Ross's Gull, 29–32 cm, is a delicate Arctic gull breeding in Siberian tundra, with its winter range largely unknown — possibly far out in the pack ice. Rosy flush to underparts in breeding plumage; wedge-shaped tail; black neck ring. Feeds on invertebrates and small fish along ice edges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 50,2 cm | 19.8 in |
| Gewicht | 185,0 g | 6.53 oz |
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Nistverhalten
Incubation: 19-22 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Laridae (Möwen und Seeschwalben) |
| Genus | Rhodostethia |
| Arten | Rhodostethia rosea |
Distribution
Ross's Gull has been recorded in 4 countries.
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