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Grey-headed Gull
Larus cirrocephalus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
63,8 cm
Peso
357,5 g
Familia
Laridae
Orden
Charadriiformes
Acerca de
Grey-headed Gull, 39–42 cm, breeds across sub-Saharan Africa and coastal South America. Pale grey hood in breeding plumage, red-orange bill and legs. Omnivore and piscivore; frequents large lakes, rivers, and coasts. Partially migratory, dispersing broadly outside breeding season.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 63,8 cm | 25.1 in |
| Peso | 357,5 g | 12.61 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC,HC.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Laridae (Gaviotas y Charranes) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Especies | Larus cirrocephalus |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Grey-headed Gull endangered?
The Grey-headed Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey-headed Gull nest?
Nest type: SC,HC.
How big is the Grey-headed Gull?
The Grey-headed Gull has a wingspan of 63.8 cm, weight of 357.5 g.
What order and family does the Grey-headed Gull belong to?
The Grey-headed Gull (Larus cirrocephalus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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