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Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
92,6 cm
Berat
1933,3333333333333 g
Famili
Laridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

The Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 92.6 cm and a weight of 1.9 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 92,6 cm 36.5 in
Berat 1933,3333333333333 g 68.20 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

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

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Glaucous Gull has been recorded in 5 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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