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Western Gull

Larus occidentalis

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
79,5 cm
Berat
957,5 g
Famili
Laridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

The Western Gull (Larus occidentalis) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 79.5 cm and a weight of 957.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

Western Gull, 55–68 cm, is the dominant large gull on the US Pacific coast from Washington to Baja California. Dark-mantled with pink legs, yellow bill with red spot. Omnivore; breeds on offshore islands, scavenges at harbours and landfills. Non-migratory; resident along its breeding coast.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 79,5 cm 31.3 in
Berat 957,5 g 33.77 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Incubation: 23-28 days. Fledging: 42 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1-5

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Western Gull has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Western Gull endangered?
The Western Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Western Gull nest?
Incubation: 23-28 days. Fledging: 42 days.
How big is the Western Gull?
The Western Gull has a wingspan of 79.5 cm, weight of 957.5 g.
What order and family does the Western Gull belong to?
The Western Gull (Larus occidentalis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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