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Silver Gull

Larus novaehollandiae

Least Concern
Envergadura
55,5 cm
Peso
285,3333333333333 g
Familia
Laridae
Orden
Charadriiformes

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Silver Gull, 36–44 cm, is Australia's most familiar gull, present year-round on all coasts and increasingly inland. White body, grey mantle, red bill and legs. Opportunistic omnivore; thrives on human food waste and follows fishing boats. Expanding range inland as irrigation provides new habitat.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 55,5 cm 21.9 in
Peso 285,3333333333333 g 10.06 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 21-27 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

1-5

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Familia Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Larus
Especies Larus novaehollandiae

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Silver Gull endangered?
The Silver Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Silver Gull nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 21-27 days.
How big is the Silver Gull?
The Silver Gull has a wingspan of 55.5 cm, weight of 285.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Silver Gull belong to?
The Silver Gull (Larus novaehollandiae) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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