Brown-hooded Gull
Larus maculipennis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-maculipennis"></birdfyi-bird>The Brown-hooded Gull (Larus maculipennis) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 58.2 cm and a weight of 364.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
Brown-hooded Gull, 35–38 cm, breeds on freshwater lakes and coastal areas of southern South America from Chile to Argentina. Reddish bill, brown-chocolate hood in breeding plumage. Coastal and inland omnivore; follows fishing boats and ploughs. Winters north along both coasts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 58,2 cm | 22.9 in |
| Poids | 364,5 g | 12.86 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP,O,PL. Incubation: 21-28 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 maculipennis |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family