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Kelp Gull

Larus dominicanus

Least Concern
Envergadura
80,4 cm
Peso
955,8333333333334 g
Familia
Laridae
Orden
Charadriiformes

The Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gaviotas y charranes), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 80.4 cm and a weight of 955.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 80,4 cm 31.7 in
Peso 955,8333333333334 g 33.72 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-30 days. Fledging: 49 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

1-3

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas)
Familia Laridae (Gaviotas y Charranes)
Genus Larus
Especies Larus dominicanus

Distribution

Kelp Gull has been recorded in 3 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Kelp Gull endangered?
The Kelp Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Kelp Gull nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-30 days. Fledging: 49 days.
How big is the Kelp Gull?
The Kelp Gull has a wingspan of 80.4 cm, weight of 955.8333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Kelp Gull belong to?
The Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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