| Family: |
Laridae () |
| Max. size: |
38 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 120.0 g |
| Environment: |
others; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m |
| Distribution: |
Worldwide. |
| Diagnosis: |
Culmen: 3.754 cm; tarsus: 2.079 cm; wing: 27.96 cm. |
| Biology: |
Total Length: 32 to 38 cm; Wingspan: 79 to 81 cm (Ref. 8812). A coastal species (Ref. 356), found in the beach, shoreline, islands and pelagic zone (Ref. 116102). Primarily forages inshore. In the North Sea off the east coast of Scotland and northern England, they are known to partially feed on the sandeel, Ammodytes marinus. Breeding pairs share incubation and chick-rearing duties in nesting colonies (Ref. 95711). Displays dipping behavior (Ref. 356). They surface-feed by scooping prey from the water and carry it in their bills. Adults feed their chicks with regurgitated food (Ref. 95711). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 07 August 2018 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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