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Dolphin Gull

Larus scoresbii

Least Concern
Envergadura
64,6 cm
Peso
519,0 g
Familia
Laridae
Orden
Charadriiformes

Acerca de

Dolphin Gull, 42–45 cm, is restricted to the coasts of southern South America, the Falkland Islands, and Tierra del Fuego. Adults have a blood-red bill and legs; plumage varies from grey to brownish with age. Scavenges on marine mammal placentas, carrion, and penguin colonies. Resident.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 64,6 cm 25.4 in
Peso 519,0 g 18.31 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-27 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

2-3

Taxonomía

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

External Databases

Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Dolphin Gull endangered?
The Dolphin Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Dolphin Gull nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-27 days.
How big is the Dolphin Gull?
The Dolphin Gull has a wingspan of 64.6 cm, weight of 519.0 g.
What order and family does the Dolphin Gull belong to?
The Dolphin Gull (Larus scoresbii) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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