Mediterranean Gull
Larus melanocephalus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-melanocephalus"></birdfyi-bird>The Mediterranean Gull (Larus melanocephalus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 60.5 cm and a weight of 282.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
A gaivota-de-cabeça-negra é uma gaivota mediterrânea com capuz negro intenso durante a reprodução, encontrada em lagoas e estuários costeiros.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 60,5 cm | 23.8 in |
| Peso | 282,5 g | 9.96 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-5
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Espécies | Larus melanocephalus |
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family