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Black-headed Gull
Larus ridibundus
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Least Concern
Envergure
58,2 cm
Poids
261,0 g
Famille
Laridae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
Black-headed Gull, 38–44 cm, is one of Europe's commonest gulls, breeding across the Palearctic on wetlands and coasts. Chocolate-brown (not black) hood in summer, lost in winter leaving dark ear-spot. Omnivore; follows ploughs, scavenges in cities, dips for invertebrates. Migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 58,2 cm | 22.9 in |
| Poids | 261,0 g | 9.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-26 days. Fledging: 35 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 ridibundus |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Black-headed Gull endangered?
The Black-headed Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-headed Gull nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-26 days. Fledging: 35 days.
How big is the Black-headed Gull?
The Black-headed Gull has a wingspan of 58.2 cm, weight of 261.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-headed Gull belong to?
The Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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