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Lava Gull

Larus fuliginosus

Vulnerable
Размах крыльев
68,2 cm
Масса
380,0 g
Семейство
Laridae
Отряд
Charadriiformes

О нас

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
Размах крыльев 68,2 cm 26.9 in
Масса 380,0 g 13.40 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: SC. Fledging: 60 days.

Размер кладки

1-2

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Семейство Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Larus
Виды Larus fuliginosus

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Lava Gull endangered?
The Lava Gull has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Lava Gull nest?
Nest type: SC. Fledging: 60 days.
How big is the Lava Gull?
The Lava Gull has a wingspan of 68.2 cm, weight of 380.0 g.
What order and family does the Lava Gull belong to?
The Lava Gull (Larus fuliginosus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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