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California Gull

Larus californicus

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
75,4 cm
Khối Lượng
717,5 g
Họ
Laridae
Bộ
Charadriiformes

The California Gull (Larus californicus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 75.4 cm and a weight of 717.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Giới Thiệu

California Gull, 46–55 cm, breeds at inland lakes of western North America and winters on the Pacific coast. Yellow bill with red and black spot, greenish-yellow legs. Omnivore; famous for saving Utah crickets crops in 1848 — commemorated as Utah's state bird. Strongly migratory.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 75,4 cm 29.7 in
Khối Lượng 717,5 g 25.31 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Incubation: 24-27 days. Fledging: 40 days.

Số Trứng

2-4

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Họ Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Larus
Loài Larus californicus

Distribution

California Gull has been recorded in 2 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the California Gull endangered?
The California Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the California Gull nest?
Incubation: 24-27 days. Fledging: 40 days.
How big is the California Gull?
The California Gull has a wingspan of 75.4 cm, weight of 717.5 g.
What order and family does the California Gull belong to?
The California Gull (Larus californicus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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