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Glaucous-winged Gull

Larus glaucescens

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
82,4 cm
Berat
1095,0166666666667 g
Famili
Laridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes
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Tentang

Glaucous-winged Gull, 56–68 cm, is the common large gull of the North Pacific from Alaska to California. Distinctive pale grey wing tips (not black) give a uniform grey appearance. Omnivore; forages on rocky shores and at harbours. Hybridises with Western, Herring, and Glaucous Gulls.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 82,4 cm 32.4 in
Berat 1095,0166666666667 g 38.63 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 45 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1-6

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Glaucous-winged Gull has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Glaucous-winged Gull endangered?
The Glaucous-winged Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Glaucous-winged Gull nest?
Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 45 days.
How big is the Glaucous-winged Gull?
The Glaucous-winged Gull has a wingspan of 82.4 cm, weight of 1095.0166666666667 g.
What order and family does the Glaucous-winged Gull belong to?
The Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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