Grey Gull
Larus modestus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-modestus"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey Gull (Larus modestus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 63.6 cm and a weight of 325 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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О нас
Grey Gull, 45–48 cm, breeds in the Atacama Desert of Chile, one of the driest places on earth, nesting far from the coast. Uniform grey body, white head in breeding plumage. Each night adults fly 70–100 km to Humboldt Current coast to feed on fish and invertebrates before returning to chicks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 63,6 cm | 25.0 in |
| Масса | 325,0 g | 11.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 29-32 days. Fledging: 60-70 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 modestus |
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