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Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

Least Concern
Envergadura
92,6 cm
Peso
1933,3333333333333 g
Família
Laridae
Ordem
Charadriiformes

The Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 92.6 cm and a weight of 1.9 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

A gaivota-ártica é a maior gaivota do Ártico, com asas completamente brancas ou cinzento muito pálido, encontrada nas regiões árticas do globo.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 92,6 cm 36.5 in
Peso 1933,3333333333333 g 68.20 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 48-49 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 hyperboreus

Distribution

Glaucous Gull has been recorded in 5 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Glaucous Gull endangered?
The Glaucous Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Glaucous Gull nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 48-49 days.
How big is the Glaucous Gull?
The Glaucous Gull has a wingspan of 92.6 cm, weight of 1933.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Glaucous Gull belong to?
The Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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