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Mediterranean Gull

Larus melanocephalus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
60,5 cm
Berat
282,5 g
Famili
Laridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

Mediterranean Gull, 36–38 cm, has expanded dramatically since the 1970s, breeding across Europe from the Black Sea to Britain. Pure white body, jet-black hood in breeding plumage — the only gull with entirely white wingtips. Piscivore and invertivore; nests in colonies, often with Black-headed Gulls.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 60,5 cm 23.8 in
Berat 282,5 g 9.96 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1-5

Taksonomi

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

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Mediterranean Gull endangered?
The Mediterranean Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Mediterranean Gull nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
How big is the Mediterranean Gull?
The Mediterranean Gull has a wingspan of 60.5 cm, weight of 282.5 g.
What order and family does the Mediterranean Gull belong to?
The Mediterranean Gull (Larus melanocephalus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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