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Dolphin Gull

Larus scoresbii

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
64,6 cm
Khối Lượng
519,0 g
Họ
Laridae
Bộ
Charadriiformes
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Giới Thiệu

Dolphin Gull, 42–45 cm, is restricted to the coasts of southern South America, the Falkland Islands, and Tierra del Fuego. Adults have a blood-red bill and legs; plumage varies from grey to brownish with age. Scavenges on marine mammal placentas, carrion, and penguin colonies. Resident.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 64,6 cm 25.4 in
Khối Lượng 519,0 g 18.31 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-27 days.

Số Trứng

2-3

Phân Loại Học

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

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Dolphin Gull endangered?
The Dolphin Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Dolphin Gull nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-27 days.
How big is the Dolphin Gull?
The Dolphin Gull has a wingspan of 64.6 cm, weight of 519.0 g.
What order and family does the Dolphin Gull belong to?
The Dolphin Gull (Larus scoresbii) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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