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Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
92.6 cm
वजन
1933.3333333333333 g
कुल
Laridae
गण
Charadriiformes

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Glaucous Gull, 62–68 cm, is an imposing all-white Arctic gull — no dark markings on wing tips. Breeds across the High Arctic and ventures south in winter to both sides of the North Atlantic and Pacific. Predator and scavenger; preys on seabird eggs and chicks at colonies. Powerful aggressive kleptoparasite.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 92.6 cm 36.5 in
वजन 1933.3333333333333 g 68.20 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 48-49 days.

अंडों की संख्या

2-3

वर्गिकी

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

Distribution

Glaucous Gull has been recorded in 5 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the Glaucous Gull endangered?
The Glaucous Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Glaucous Gull nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 48-49 days.
How big is the Glaucous Gull?
The Glaucous Gull has a wingspan of 92.6 cm, weight of 1933.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Glaucous Gull belong to?
The Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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