European Herring Gull
Larus argentatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-argentatus"></birdfyi-bird>О нас
European Herring Gull, 55–67 cm, wingspan 125–155 cm, is the archetypal large gull of Atlantic Europe. Silver-grey mantle, white body, yellow bill with red spot, pink legs. Omnivore; scavenges in cities and harbours; drops molluscs to crack shells. Partially migratory; declining in recent decades.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 86,2 cm | 33.9 in |
| Масса | 1110,0 g | 39.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-32 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.
Размер кладки
2-3
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Семейство | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Виды | Larus argentatus |
Distribution
European Herring Gull has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family