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Sooty Gull
Larus hemprichii
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Least Concern
Envergure
68,2 cm
Poids
455,0 g
Famille
Laridae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
Sooty Gull, 43–47 cm, breeds around the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Indian Ocean coasts. Sooty brown head and upper breast in breeding plumage, dark greenish bill with red and yellow tip. Omnivore; scavenges fish offal at ports and forages along rocky shores. Resident throughout year on breeding coasts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 68,2 cm | 26.9 in |
| Poids | 455,0 g | 16.05 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 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 hemprichii |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Sooty Gull endangered?
The Sooty Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sooty Gull nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days.
How big is the Sooty Gull?
The Sooty Gull has a wingspan of 68.2 cm, weight of 455.0 g.
What order and family does the Sooty Gull belong to?
The Sooty Gull (Larus hemprichii) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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