Andean Gull
Larus serranus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-serranus"></birdfyi-bird>The Andean Gull (Larus serranus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gaviotas y charranes), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 70.6 cm and a weight of 478 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Andean Gull, 45–48 cm, breeds at high-altitude Andean lakes from Colombia to Argentina, typically above 3000 m. Black hood in breeding plumage; white below with grey mantle. Largely insectivore, following cattle or foraging at lake edges. Partial altitudinal migrant descending to Pacific and Atlantic coasts in winter.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 70,6 cm | 27.8 in |
| Peso | 478,0 g | 16.86 oz |
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Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Laridae (Gaviotas y Charranes) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Especies | Larus serranus |
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