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Caspian Gull
Larus cachinnans
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Least Concern
Envergure
85,4 cm
Poids
1090,0 g
Famille
Laridae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
Caspian Gull, 56–68 cm, breeds around the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, wintering to the Middle East and East Africa. Long parallel-sided bill, rounded head, pale eye with yellowish orbital ring, pinkish legs. Omnivore; scavenges at landfills and forages in agricultural fields. Partially migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 85,4 cm | 33.6 in |
| Poids | 1090,0 g | 38.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 26-29 days. Fledging: 42-49 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Espèces | Larus cachinnans |
Distribution
Caspian Gull has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Caspian Gull endangered?
The Caspian Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Caspian Gull nest?
Incubation: 26-29 days. Fledging: 42-49 days.
How big is the Caspian Gull?
The Caspian Gull has a wingspan of 85.4 cm, weight of 1090.0 g.
What order and family does the Caspian Gull belong to?
The Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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