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Lava Gull

Larus fuliginosus

Vulnerable
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
68,2 cm
Khối Lượng
380,0 g
Họ
Laridae
Bộ
Charadriiformes

Giới Thiệu

Lava Gull, 52–55 cm, is the world's rarest gull — only ~800–1,000 individuals exist, all on the Galápagos Islands. Sooty grey overall, white eyelids, red bill and feet. Scavenges at fishing ports and seal colonies; omnivore. Restricted range makes it highly vulnerable to any environmental change.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 68,2 cm 26.9 in
Khối Lượng 380,0 g 13.40 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: SC. Fledging: 60 days.

Số Trứng

1-2

Phân Loại Học

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

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Lava Gull endangered?
The Lava Gull has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Lava Gull nest?
Nest type: SC. Fledging: 60 days.
How big is the Lava Gull?
The Lava Gull has a wingspan of 68.2 cm, weight of 380.0 g.
What order and family does the Lava Gull belong to?
The Lava Gull (Larus fuliginosus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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