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Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
79,2 cm
Berat
911,5 g
Famili
Laridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

Iceland Gull, 50–64 cm, breeds in Greenland and winters on both sides of the North Atlantic to Great Lakes. White wing tips (like Glaucous Gull but considerably smaller), pink orbital ring. Omnivore; scavenges at harbours and landfills in winter. Two subspecies often treated as separate species.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 79,2 cm 31.2 in
Berat 911,5 g 32.15 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 42-52 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1-3

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Iceland Gull has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Iceland Gull endangered?
The Iceland Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Iceland Gull nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 42-52 days.
How big is the Iceland Gull?
The Iceland Gull has a wingspan of 79.2 cm, weight of 911.5 g.
What order and family does the Iceland Gull belong to?
The Iceland Gull (Larus glaucoides) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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