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Pacific Gull

Larus pacificus

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
88,8 cm
Khối Lượng
1232,5 g
Họ
Laridae
Bộ
Charadriiformes

Giới Thiệu

Pacific Gull, 58–66 cm, is Australia's largest gull, resident on southern and western coasts. Massive yellow and red bill capable of cracking mollusc shells by dropping them from height. White body, black mantle and wings. Omnivore; forages on rocky shores and beaches. Slow-maturing; takes 4 years for adult plumage.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 88,8 cm 35.0 in
Khối Lượng 1232,5 g 43.48 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Incubation: 23-26 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 pacificus

Distribution

Pacific 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 Pacific Gull endangered?
The Pacific Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pacific Gull nest?
Incubation: 23-26 days.
How big is the Pacific Gull?
The Pacific Gull has a wingspan of 88.8 cm, weight of 1232.5 g.
What order and family does the Pacific Gull belong to?
The Pacific Gull (Larus pacificus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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