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European Herring Gull

Larus argentatus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
86,2 cm
Berat
1110,0 g
Famili
Laridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

The European Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 86.2 cm and a weight of 1.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

European Herring Gull, 55–67 cm, wingspan 125–155 cm, is the archetypal large gull of Atlantic Europe. Silver-grey mantle, white body, yellow bill with red spot, pink legs. Omnivore; scavenges in cities and harbours; drops molluscs to crack shells. Partially migratory; declining in recent decades.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 86,2 cm 33.9 in
Berat 1110,0 g 39.15 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-32 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Larus
Spesies Larus argentatus

Distribution

European Herring Gull has been recorded in 9 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the European Herring Gull endangered?
The European Herring Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the European Herring Gull nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-32 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.
How big is the European Herring Gull?
The European Herring Gull has a wingspan of 86.2 cm, weight of 1110.0 g.
What order and family does the European Herring Gull belong to?
The European Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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