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Bonaparte's Gull
Larus philadelphia
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Least Concern
Envergure
51,9 cm
Poids
204,575 g
Famille
Laridae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
Bonaparte's Gull, 28–30 cm, is North America's smallest Larus gull, breeding in boreal forests near lakes and wintering on both coasts. Breeding adult has a black hood; underwing shows white triangular flash. Planktivore and piscivore; buoyant, tern-like flight. Migratory; forms large winter flocks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 51,9 cm | 20.4 in |
| Poids | 204,575 g | 7.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-25 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 philadelphia |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Bonaparte's Gull endangered?
The Bonaparte's Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bonaparte's Gull nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-25 days.
How big is the Bonaparte's Gull?
The Bonaparte's Gull has a wingspan of 51.9 cm, weight of 204.575 g.
What order and family does the Bonaparte's Gull belong to?
The Bonaparte's Gull (Larus philadelphia) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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