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Brown-hooded Gull
Larus maculipennis
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Least Concern
Envergadura
58,2 cm
Peso
364,5 g
Familia
Laridae
Orden
Charadriiformes
Acerca de
Brown-hooded Gull, 35–38 cm, breeds on freshwater lakes and coastal areas of southern South America from Chile to Argentina. Reddish bill, brown-chocolate hood in breeding plumage. Coastal and inland omnivore; follows fishing boats and ploughs. Winters north along both coasts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 58,2 cm | 22.9 in |
| Peso | 364,5 g | 12.86 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP,O,PL. Incubation: 21-28 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familia | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Especies | Larus maculipennis |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Brown-hooded Gull endangered?
The Brown-hooded Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brown-hooded Gull nest?
Nest type: CP,O,PL. Incubation: 21-28 days.
How big is the Brown-hooded Gull?
The Brown-hooded Gull has a wingspan of 58.2 cm, weight of 364.5 g.
What order and family does the Brown-hooded Gull belong to?
The Brown-hooded Gull (Larus maculipennis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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