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Brown-headed Gull
Larus brunnicephalus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
66,8 cm
Peso
584,0 g
Família
Laridae
Ordem
Charadriiformes
Sobre
Brown-headed Gull, 41–46 cm, breeds at high-altitude Tibetan lakes and Central Asian wetlands, wintering on coasts from India to Southeast Asia. Brown hood in breeding plumage; white wing mirrors. Piscivore and invertivore; follows fishing activity in coastal bays.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 66,8 cm | 26.3 in |
| Peso | 584,0 g | 20.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Tamanho da postura
1-4
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Espécies | Larus brunnicephalus |
External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Brown-headed Gull endangered?
The Brown-headed Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Brown-headed Gull?
The Brown-headed Gull has a wingspan of 66.8 cm, weight of 584.0 g.
What order and family does the Brown-headed Gull belong to?
The Brown-headed Gull (Larus brunnicephalus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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