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Yellow-legged Gull
Larus michahellis
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Least Concern
Envergure
84,6 cm
Poids
1106,6666666666667 g
Famille
Laridae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
Yellow-legged Gull, 52–68 cm, is the large gull of Mediterranean and Atlantic Iberian coasts. Yellow legs distinguish it from the pink-legged Herring Gull; darker grey mantle. Omnivore; highly adaptable — increasing in urban areas and landfills across southern Europe and North Africa.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 84,6 cm | 33.3 in |
| Poids | 1106,6666666666667 g | 39.04 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 42-49 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Espèces | Larus michahellis |
Distribution
Yellow-legged Gull has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Yellow-legged Gull endangered?
The Yellow-legged Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Yellow-legged Gull nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 42-49 days.
How big is the Yellow-legged Gull?
The Yellow-legged Gull has a wingspan of 84.6 cm, weight of 1106.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-legged Gull belong to?
The Yellow-legged Gull (Larus michahellis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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