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Short-billed Gull
Larus brachyrhynchus
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Not Evaluated
Poids
395,0 g
Famille
Laridae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
Short-billed Gull, 40–45 cm, breeds in interior Alaska and western Canada, wintering on the Pacific coast. Recently split from Common Gull; slightly smaller with a shorter bill and more rounded head. Omnivore; often inland on grasslands and agricultural fields during migration. Migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 395,0 g | 13.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 25-32 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Espèces | Larus brachyrhynchus |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
How does the Short-billed Gull nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 25-32 days.
How big is the Short-billed Gull?
The Short-billed Gull has a weight of 395.0 g.
What order and family does the Short-billed Gull belong to?
The Short-billed Gull (Larus brachyrhynchus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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