Sooty Gull
Larus hemprichii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-hemprichii"></birdfyi-bird>The Sooty Gull (Larus hemprichii) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 68.2 cm and a weight of 455 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
Sooty Gull, 43–47 cm, breeds around the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Indian Ocean coasts. Sooty brown head and upper breast in breeding plumage, dark greenish bill with red and yellow tip. Omnivore; scavenges fish offal at ports and forages along rocky shores. Resident throughout year on breeding coasts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 68,2 cm | 26.9 in |
| Khối Lượng | 455,0 g | 16.05 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Làm Tổ
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days.
Số Trứng
1-3
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Loài | Larus hemprichii |
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