Western Gull
Larus occidentalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-occidentalis"></birdfyi-bird>The Western Gull (Larus occidentalis) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gaviotas y charranes), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 79.5 cm and a weight of 957.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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La gaviota occidental es una gaviota grande que habita exclusivamente en la costa del Pacífico de América del Norte, desde British Columbia hasta Baja California.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 79,5 cm | 31.3 in |
| Peso | 957,5 g | 33.77 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Incubation: 23-28 days. Fledging: 42 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Laridae (Gaviotas y Charranes) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Especies | Larus occidentalis |
Distribution
Western Gull has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family