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''Larus audouinii'' | ''Larus audouinii'' | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | 44-52cm | + | [[Image:Audouin s-gull-imm-2267a.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Immature<br />Photo by {{user|john-henry|john-henry}}<br />[[Algarve]], [[Portugal]], November 2007]] |
| + | 44-52cm (17¼-20½ in) | ||
*Mainly white head and body | *Mainly white head and body | ||
*Pale grey wings | *Pale grey wings | ||
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*Dark eye<br /> | *Dark eye<br /> | ||
'''Juveniles''' have a brown head that fades to white over four years | '''Juveniles''' have a brown head that fades to white over four years | ||
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====Similar Species==== | ====Similar Species==== | ||
| − | Considerably paler wing and mantle, and shorter bill than [[Yellow-legged Gull]]. Lacks (or at least reduced) white tertiary wedge on the folded wing when compared with this and other members of the [[Herring Gull]] complex. | + | Considerably paler wing and mantle, and shorter bill than [[Yellow-legged Gull]]. Lacks (or at least reduced) white [[Topography#Wings|tertiary]] wedge on the folded wing when compared with this and other members of the [[Herring Gull]] complex. |
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
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Rare, but populations appear to be increasing.<sup>[[#References|[6]]]</sup> | Rare, but populations appear to be increasing.<sup>[[#References|[6]]]</sup> | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | This is a monotypic species which is sometimes placed in genus ''[[:Category:Larus|Larus]]''.<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup> | + | [[Image:Audouin s Gull070727-04.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Photo by {{user|nsclayton|nsclayton}}<br />Sa Coma, [[Mallorca]], July 2007]] |
| + | This is a [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species. which is sometimes placed in genus ''[[:Category:Larus|Larus]]''.<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup> | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Breeds in sandy areas with low brush. Rocky sea coasts, saline marshes and reedbeds, saltpans and lakes. Pelagic. | Breeds in sandy areas with low brush. Rocky sea coasts, saline marshes and reedbeds, saltpans and lakes. Pelagic. | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
An elegant gull | An elegant gull | ||
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====Breeding==== | ====Breeding==== | ||
Two to three eggs are laid on a ground nest and are incubated for 21 days. | Two to three eggs are laid on a ground nest and are incubated for 21 days. | ||
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The diet consists mostly of fish snatched from the surface, or by diving; they rarely scavenge. | The diet consists mostly of fish snatched from the surface, or by diving; they rarely scavenge. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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#ArKive | #ArKive | ||
#Collins Field Guide 5th Edition | #Collins Field Guide 5th Edition | ||
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#BF Member observations | #BF Member observations | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:43, 27 April 2022
- Ichthyaetus audouinii
Larus audouinii
Identification
44-52cm (17¼-20½ in)
- Mainly white head and body
- Pale grey wings
- Black tail
- Short stubby dark red bill with black and yellow tip
- Wings: Black wedge on outer primaries with white tip
- Grey-green legs
- Dark eye
Juveniles have a brown head that fades to white over four years
Similar Species
Considerably paler wing and mantle, and shorter bill than Yellow-legged Gull. Lacks (or at least reduced) white tertiary wedge on the folded wing when compared with this and other members of the Herring Gull complex.
Distribution
The Mediterranean area, wintering to Senegal.
Rare, but populations appear to be increasing.[6]
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species. which is sometimes placed in genus Larus.[1]
Habitat
Breeds in sandy areas with low brush. Rocky sea coasts, saline marshes and reedbeds, saltpans and lakes. Pelagic.
Behaviour
An elegant gull
Breeding
Two to three eggs are laid on a ground nest and are incubated for 21 days.
Diet
The diet consists mostly of fish snatched from the surface, or by diving; they rarely scavenge.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2017. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2017, with updates to August 2017. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Avibase
- ArKive
- Collins Field Guide 5th Edition
- Collins Bird Guide ISBN 0 00 219728 6
- BF Member observations
External Links
GSearch checked for 2020 platform.
