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European Herring Gull

Larus argentatus

Least Concern
Envergadura
86,2 cm
Peso
1110,0 g
Família
Laridae
Ordem
Charadriiformes

Sobre

A gaivota-prateada é uma das gaivotas mais comuns do hemisfério norte, com manto cinzento e pernas rosadas, encontrada em costas, lagos e aterros sanitários.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 86,2 cm 33.9 in
Peso 1110,0 g 39.15 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-32 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.

Tamanho da postura

2-3

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Família Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Larus
Espécies Larus argentatus

Distribution

European Herring Gull has been recorded in 9 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

Is the European Herring Gull endangered?
The European Herring Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the European Herring Gull nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-32 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.
How big is the European Herring Gull?
The European Herring Gull has a wingspan of 86.2 cm, weight of 1110.0 g.
What order and family does the European Herring Gull belong to?
The European Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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