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Mediterranean Gull
Larus melanocephalus
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
60,5 cm
Khối Lượng
282,5 g
Họ
Laridae
Bộ
Charadriiformes
Giới Thiệu
Mediterranean Gull, 36–38 cm, has expanded dramatically since the 1970s, breeding across Europe from the Black Sea to Britain. Pure white body, jet-black hood in breeding plumage — the only gull with entirely white wingtips. Piscivore and invertivore; nests in colonies, often with Black-headed Gulls.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 60,5 cm | 23.8 in |
| Khối Lượng | 282,5 g | 9.96 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
Số Trứng
1-5
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Loài | Larus melanocephalus |
External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Mediterranean Gull endangered?
The Mediterranean Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Mediterranean Gull nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
How big is the Mediterranean Gull?
The Mediterranean Gull has a wingspan of 60.5 cm, weight of 282.5 g.
What order and family does the Mediterranean Gull belong to?
The Mediterranean Gull (Larus melanocephalus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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