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Lava Gull

Larus fuliginosus

Vulnerable

पंखों का फैलाव

68.2 cm

वजन

380.0 g

कुल

Laridae

गण

Charadriiformes

The Lava Gull (Larus fuliginosus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 68.2 cm and a weight of 380 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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के बारे में

Lava Gull, 52–55 cm, is the world's rarest gull — only ~800–1,000 individuals exist, all on the Galápagos Islands. Sooty grey overall, white eyelids, red bill and feet. Scavenges at fishing ports and seal colonies; omnivore. Restricted range makes it highly vulnerable to any environmental change.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव	68.2 cm	26.9 in
वजन	380.0 g	13.40 oz

Habitat & Range

🏖️ Coastal

संरक्षण स्थिति

Vulnerable

IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: SC. Fledging: 60 days.

अंडों की संख्या

1-2

वर्गिकी

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
गण	Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
कुल	Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus	Larus
प्रजातियां	Larus fuliginosus