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Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

Least Concern
Envergure
95,6 cm
Poids
1678,3333333333333 g
Famille
Laridae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

The Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 95.6 cm and a weight of 1.7 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

Great Black-backed Gull, 61–74 cm, wingspan 142–168 cm, is the world's largest gull, breeding along North Atlantic coasts. Jet-black mantle, white body, massive yellow bill. Dominant predator among seabirds; preys on seabird chicks, puffins, rabbits, as well as scavenging. Partially migratory.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 95,6 cm 37.6 in
Poids 1678,3333333333333 g 59.20 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 42-56 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 marinus

Distribution

Great Black-backed Gull has been recorded in 6 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Great Black-backed Gull endangered?
The Great Black-backed Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great Black-backed Gull nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 42-56 days.
How big is the Great Black-backed Gull?
The Great Black-backed Gull has a wingspan of 95.6 cm, weight of 1678.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Great Black-backed Gull belong to?
The Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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