Ivory Gull
Pagophila eburnea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pagophila-eburnea"></birdfyi-bird>The Ivory Gull (Pagophila eburnea) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 66.7 cm and a weight of 578.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family