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Ivory Gull
Pagophila eburnea
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Near Threatened
Envergure
66,7 cm
Poids
578,3333333333334 g
Famille
Laridae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
Ivory Gull, 40–43 cm, is entirely white with black legs, breeding only on High Arctic ice caps and cliffs in Canada, Greenland, Svalbard, and Russia. Winters at sea ice edges in the High Arctic. Scavenges on marine mammal carcasses and sea ice invertebrates. Near Threatened; climate-sensitive.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 66,7 cm | 26.3 in |
| Poids | 578,3333333333334 g | 20.40 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Pagophila |
| Espèces | Pagophila eburnea |
Distribution
Ivory Gull has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Ivory Gull endangered?
The Ivory Gull has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Ivory Gull nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
How big is the Ivory Gull?
The Ivory Gull has a wingspan of 66.7 cm, weight of 578.3333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Ivory Gull belong to?
The Ivory Gull (Pagophila eburnea) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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