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Ross's Gull
Rhodostethia rosea
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
50,2 cm
Gewicht
185,0 g
Familie
Laridae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes
Über uns
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 |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Incubation: 19-22 days.
Gelegegröße
1-3
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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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Ross's Gull endangered?
The Ross's Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ross's Gull nest?
Incubation: 19-22 days.
How big is the Ross's Gull?
The Ross's Gull has a wingspan of 50.2 cm, weight of 185.0 g.
What order and family does the Ross's Gull belong to?
The Ross's Gull (Rhodostethia rosea) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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