White-eyed Gull
Larus leucophthalmus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-leucophthalmus"></birdfyi-bird>The White-eyed Gull (Larus leucophthalmus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gaviotas y charranes), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 64.4 cm and a weight of 343.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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White-eyed Gull, 39–43 cm, is restricted to the Red Sea and adjacent Aden Gulf. Slender black bill, black hood, yellow-green eye-ring. Piscivore; forages in rocky coastal waters and at fishing harbours. Small range concentrated in politically sensitive areas; Near Threatened. Resident year-round.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 64,4 cm | 25.4 in |
| Peso | 343,3333333333333 g | 12.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC.
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 leucophthalmus |
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family