Lava Gull
Larus fuliginosus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-fuliginosus"></birdfyi-bird>The Lava Gull (Larus fuliginosus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 68.2 cm and a weight of 380 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Sobre
Lava Gull, 52–55 cm, is the world's rarest gull — only ~800–1,000 individuals exist, all on the Galápagos Islands. Sooty grey overall, white eyelids, red bill and feet. Scavenges at fishing ports and seal colonies; omnivore. Restricted range makes it highly vulnerable to any environmental change.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 68,2 cm | 26.9 in |
| Peso | 380,0 g | 13.40 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Fledging: 60 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-2
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Espécies | Larus fuliginosus |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family