🐦

Dolphin Gull

Larus scoresbii

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
64,6 cm
Berat
519,0 g
Famili
Laridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

Dolphin Gull, 42–45 cm, is restricted to the coasts of southern South America, the Falkland Islands, and Tierra del Fuego. Adults have a blood-red bill and legs; plumage varies from grey to brownish with age. Scavenges on marine mammal placentas, carrion, and penguin colonies. Resident.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 64,6 cm 25.4 in
Berat 519,0 g 18.31 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-27 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Taksonomi

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

External Databases

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Dolphin Gull endangered?
The Dolphin Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Dolphin Gull nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-27 days.
How big is the Dolphin Gull?
The Dolphin Gull has a wingspan of 64.6 cm, weight of 519.0 g.
What order and family does the Dolphin Gull belong to?
The Dolphin Gull (Larus scoresbii) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

Similar Birds

Other species in the Laridae family

Bandingkan

Explore More

Explore the Nature FYI Family