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Grey Gull
Larus modestus
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Least Concern
Envergure
63,6 cm
Poids
325,0 g
Famille
Laridae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
Grey Gull, 45–48 cm, breeds in the Atacama Desert of Chile, one of the driest places on earth, nesting far from the coast. Uniform grey body, white head in breeding plumage. Each night adults fly 70–100 km to Humboldt Current coast to feed on fish and invertebrates before returning to chicks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 63,6 cm | 25.0 in |
| Poids | 325,0 g | 11.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 29-32 days. Fledging: 60-70 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 modestus |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Grey Gull endangered?
The Grey Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey Gull nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 29-32 days. Fledging: 60-70 days.
How big is the Grey Gull?
The Grey Gull has a wingspan of 63.6 cm, weight of 325.0 g.
What order and family does the Grey Gull belong to?
The Grey Gull (Larus modestus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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