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Heermann's Gull

Larus heermanni

Near Threatened
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
67,2 cm
Khối Lượng
448,26666666666665 g
Họ
Laridae
Bộ
Charadriiformes

Giới Thiệu

Heermann's Gull, 46–51 cm, is distinctive — dark grey body, white head (breeding), red bill. Breeds almost entirely on Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California, then disperses north along the Pacific coast to British Columbia. Kleptoparasite; steals fish from Brown Pelicans. Near Threatened; range highly restricted.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 67,2 cm 26.5 in
Khối Lượng 448,26666666666665 g 15.81 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Fledging: 45 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 heermanni

Distribution

Heermann's Gull has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Heermann's Gull endangered?
The Heermann's Gull has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Heermann's Gull nest?
Fledging: 45 days.
How big is the Heermann's Gull?
The Heermann's Gull has a wingspan of 67.2 cm, weight of 448.26666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Heermann's Gull belong to?
The Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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