Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-glaucoides"></birdfyi-bird>The Iceland Gull (Larus glaucoides) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 79.2 cm and a weight of 911.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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О нас
Iceland Gull, 50–64 cm, breeds in Greenland and winters on both sides of the North Atlantic to Great Lakes. White wing tips (like Glaucous Gull but considerably smaller), pink orbital ring. Omnivore; scavenges at harbours and landfills in winter. Two subspecies often treated as separate species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 79,2 cm | 31.2 in |
| Масса | 911,5 g | 32.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 42-52 days.
Размер кладки
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Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Семейство | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Виды | Larus glaucoides |
Distribution
Iceland Gull has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Other species in the Laridae family