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Kelp Gull

Larus dominicanus

Least Concern
Envergadura
80,4 cm
Peso
955,8333333333334 g
Família
Laridae
Ordem
Charadriiformes

Sobre

A gaivota-dominicana é a maior gaivota do hemisfério sul, com manto negro e partes inferiores brancas, amplamente encontrada ao longo das costas do hemisfério sul.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 80,4 cm 31.7 in
Peso 955,8333333333334 g 33.72 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-30 days. Fledging: 49 days.

Tamanho da postura

1-3

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Kelp Gull has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Kelp Gull endangered?
The Kelp Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Kelp Gull nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-30 days. Fledging: 49 days.
How big is the Kelp Gull?
The Kelp Gull has a wingspan of 80.4 cm, weight of 955.8333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Kelp Gull belong to?
The Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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