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Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
92,6 cm
Масса
1933,3333333333333 g
Семейство
Laridae
Отряд
Charadriiformes

О нас

Glaucous Gull, 62–68 cm, is an imposing all-white Arctic gull — no dark markings on wing tips. Breeds across the High Arctic and ventures south in winter to both sides of the North Atlantic and Pacific. Predator and scavenger; preys on seabird eggs and chicks at colonies. Powerful aggressive kleptoparasite.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 92,6 cm 36.5 in
Масса 1933,3333333333333 g 68.20 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 48-49 days.

Размер кладки

2-3

Таксономия

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

Distribution

Glaucous Gull has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Glaucous Gull endangered?
The Glaucous Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Glaucous Gull nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 48-49 days.
How big is the Glaucous Gull?
The Glaucous Gull has a wingspan of 92.6 cm, weight of 1933.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Glaucous Gull belong to?
The Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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