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Mediterranean Gull

Larus melanocephalus

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
60,5 cm
Масса
282,5 g
Семейство
Laridae
Отряд
Charadriiformes

О нас

Mediterranean Gull, 36–38 cm, has expanded dramatically since the 1970s, breeding across Europe from the Black Sea to Britain. Pure white body, jet-black hood in breeding plumage — the only gull with entirely white wingtips. Piscivore and invertivore; nests in colonies, often with Black-headed Gulls.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 60,5 cm 23.8 in
Масса 282,5 g 9.96 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.

Размер кладки

1-5

Таксономия

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

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Mediterranean Gull endangered?
The Mediterranean Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Mediterranean Gull nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
How big is the Mediterranean Gull?
The Mediterranean Gull has a wingspan of 60.5 cm, weight of 282.5 g.
What order and family does the Mediterranean Gull belong to?
The Mediterranean Gull (Larus melanocephalus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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