Franklin's Gull
Larus pipixcan
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-pipixcan"></birdfyi-bird>The Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 55.9 cm and a weight of 279.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
Franklin's Gull, 32–36 cm, makes one of the longest overland migrations of any gull, breeding on prairie marshes of North America and wintering on Pacific coasts of South America — a journey of 12,000+ km. Rosy-flushed underparts in spring; black hood with distinctive white eye-crescents. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 55,9 cm | 22.0 in |
| Ağırlık | 279,8333333333333 g | 9.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 35 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
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Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Türler | Larus pipixcan |
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