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Olrog's Gull

Larus atlanticus

Near Threatened
Envergure
78,3 cm
Poids
850,0 g
Famille
Laridae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

The Olrog's Gull (Larus atlanticus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 78.3 cm and a weight of 850 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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À propos

Olrog's Gull, 55–58 cm, is an Endangered South American gull breeding in small colonies in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Very similar to Belcher's Gull. Piscivore; entirely dependent on mudflats and estuaries of the Buenos Aires coast. Threatened by industrial development of breeding and foraging sites.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 78,3 cm 30.8 in
Poids 850,0 g 29.98 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SC.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famille Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Larus
Espèces Larus atlanticus

Distribution

Olrog's Gull has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Olrog's Gull endangered?
The Olrog's Gull has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Olrog's Gull nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Olrog's Gull?
The Olrog's Gull has a wingspan of 78.3 cm, weight of 850.0 g.
What order and family does the Olrog's Gull belong to?
The Olrog's Gull (Larus atlanticus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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