Arctic Herring Gull

Arctic Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

Least Concern
Envergadura
85,9 cm
Peso
1108,0 g
Família
Laridae
Ordem
Charadriiformes

Sobre

Arctic Herring Gull, 55–66 cm, breeds across Arctic North America and winters on all coasts of the US. Formerly lumped with European Herring Gull; darker-eyed on average, slightly more northerly range. Omnivore and scavenger; abundant at fishing ports, dumps, and beaches in winter.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 85,9 cm 33.8 in
Peso 1108,0 g 39.08 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-32 days. Fledging: 45-50 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 smithsonianus

Distribution

Arctic Herring Gull has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Arctic Herring Gull endangered?
The Arctic Herring Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Arctic Herring Gull nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-32 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.
How big is the Arctic Herring Gull?
The Arctic Herring Gull has a wingspan of 85.9 cm, weight of 1108.0 g.
What order and family does the Arctic Herring Gull belong to?
The Arctic Herring Gull (Larus smithsonianus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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