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Kelp Gull

Larus dominicanus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
80,4 cm
Berat
955,8333333333334 g
Famili
Laridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

Kelp Gull, 54–65 cm, is the dominant large gull of the Southern Hemisphere, found on all sub-Antarctic and southern temperate coasts. Jet-black back, white body, yellow bill with red spot. Omnivore; forages on rocky shores, follows fishing boats, and preys on penguin eggs. Resident and sedentary.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 80,4 cm 31.7 in
Berat 955,8333333333334 g 33.72 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-30 days. Fledging: 49 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1-3

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Kelp Gull has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Kelp Gull endangered?
The Kelp Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Kelp Gull nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-30 days. Fledging: 49 days.
How big is the Kelp Gull?
The Kelp Gull has a wingspan of 80.4 cm, weight of 955.8333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Kelp Gull belong to?
The Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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