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Pacific Gull

Larus pacificus

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
88,8 cm
Масса
1232,5 g
Семейство
Laridae
Отряд
Charadriiformes

The Pacific Gull (Larus pacificus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 88.8 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Pacific Gull, 58–66 cm, is Australia's largest gull, resident on southern and western coasts. Massive yellow and red bill capable of cracking mollusc shells by dropping them from height. White body, black mantle and wings. Omnivore; forages on rocky shores and beaches. Slow-maturing; takes 4 years for adult plumage.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 88,8 cm 35.0 in
Масса 1232,5 g 43.48 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Incubation: 23-26 days.

Размер кладки

1-3

Таксономия

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

Distribution

Pacific Gull has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Pacific Gull endangered?
The Pacific Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pacific Gull nest?
Incubation: 23-26 days.
How big is the Pacific Gull?
The Pacific Gull has a wingspan of 88.8 cm, weight of 1232.5 g.
What order and family does the Pacific Gull belong to?
The Pacific Gull (Larus pacificus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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