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Dolphin Gull

Larus scoresbii

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
64,6 cm
Масса
519,0 g
Семейство
Laridae
Отряд
Charadriiformes

О нас

Dolphin Gull, 42–45 cm, is restricted to the coasts of southern South America, the Falkland Islands, and Tierra del Fuego. Adults have a blood-red bill and legs; plumage varies from grey to brownish with age. Scavenges on marine mammal placentas, carrion, and penguin colonies. Resident.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 64,6 cm 25.4 in
Масса 519,0 g 18.31 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-27 days.

Размер кладки

2-3

Таксономия

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

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Dolphin Gull endangered?
The Dolphin Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Dolphin Gull nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-27 days.
How big is the Dolphin Gull?
The Dolphin Gull has a wingspan of 64.6 cm, weight of 519.0 g.
What order and family does the Dolphin Gull belong to?
The Dolphin Gull (Larus scoresbii) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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