Ross's Gull
Rhodostethia rosea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rhodostethia-rosea"></birdfyi-bird>The Ross's Gull (Rhodostethia rosea) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gaviotas y charranes), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.2 cm and a weight of 185 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Ross's Gull, 29–32 cm, is a delicate Arctic gull breeding in Siberian tundra, with its winter range largely unknown — possibly far out in the pack ice. Rosy flush to underparts in breeding plumage; wedge-shaped tail; black neck ring. Feeds on invertebrates and small fish along ice edges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 50,2 cm | 19.8 in |
| Peso | 185,0 g | 6.53 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Incubation: 19-22 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Laridae (Gaviotas y Charranes) |
| Genus | Rhodostethia |
| Especies | Rhodostethia rosea |
Distribution
Ross's Gull has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family