Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-glaucoides"></birdfyi-bird>À propos
Iceland Gull, 50–64 cm, breeds in Greenland and winters on both sides of the North Atlantic to Great Lakes. White wing tips (like Glaucous Gull but considerably smaller), pink orbital ring. Omnivore; scavenges at harbours and landfills in winter. Two subspecies often treated as separate species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 79,2 cm | 31.2 in |
| Poids | 911,5 g | 32.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 42-52 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Espèces | Larus glaucoides |
Distribution
Iceland Gull has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family