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Ivory Gull

Pagophila eburnea

Near Threatened
翼展
66.7 cm
体重
578.3333333333334 g
Laridae
Charadriiformes

关于

Ivory Gull, 40–43 cm, is entirely white with black legs, breeding only on High Arctic ice caps and cliffs in Canada, Greenland, Svalbard, and Russia. Winters at sea ice edges in the High Arctic. Scavenges on marine mammal carcasses and sea ice invertebrates. Near Threatened; climate-sensitive.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 66.7 cm 26.3 in
体重 578.3333333333334 g 20.40 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.

产卵数

2

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Pagophila
物种 Pagophila eburnea

Distribution

Ivory Gull has been recorded in 4 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Ivory Gull endangered?
The Ivory Gull has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Ivory Gull nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
How big is the Ivory Gull?
The Ivory Gull has a wingspan of 66.7 cm, weight of 578.3333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Ivory Gull belong to?
The Ivory Gull (Pagophila eburnea) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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