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Caspian Gull

Larus cachinnans

The Caspian Gull is a large bird that loves to live near water. It has a beautiful gray and white body and a loud call that can be heard from far away. These gulls are great at finding food, often scavenging along the shores.

Lebensraum: Coastal areas

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The Caspian Gull is a large, elegant gull with a pale grey back and wings, contrasting white head and underparts. It features a strong, long yellow bill with a distinct red spot near the tip, and long, yellowish legs. Its darker wingtips have small white spots, making it distinct from similar gulls.

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Caspian Gull

Kategorie

Vögel

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Baby Caspian Gulls are fluffy and speckled, camouflaged perfectly in their nest!

Caspian Gulls have a loud, deep 'kyow' call, quite different from common gulls!

These gulls are clever! They sometimes drop shellfish from high up to break them open.

They can be seen far from the sea, nesting in huge colonies near lakes.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Caspian Gull has long, pointed wings that help them soar effortlessly for hours, covering vast distances during migration.

Caspian Gull can eat almost anything because of its adaptable digestive system, helping them survive in diverse environments.

Caspian Gull has excellent eyesight that helps them spot tiny prey, like insects or fish, from high in the sky.

Caspian Gull can drink saltwater because of special glands that remove excess salt, helping them survive far from fresh water.

Maße und Details

Länge: 56-68 cm
Flügelspannweite: 135-155 cm
Gewicht: 0.75-1.6 kg
Lebenserwartung: 10-25 Jahre
Top Speed: 65 km/h
Gelegegröße: 2-4
Brutzeit: 27-31 Tage
Zugstrecke: 2500 km

Ernährung und Fütterung

Caspian Gulls are opportunistic eaters, feasting on fish, insects, eggs, and human scraps.

Hauptnahrung

fish
crustaceans
large insects
rodents
bird eggs
carrion

Nahrungssuche

Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eats

Roach

Rutilus rutilus

Preys on this common freshwater fish species.

eats

Common Vole

Microtus arvalis

Opportunistically hunts these small rodents in fields.

eaten by

Common Raven

Corvus corax

Ravens often steal Caspian Gull eggs and chicks.

eaten by

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

Foxes can prey on gull chicks, eggs, and sometimes adults.

Merkmale

Gefiedert

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Sozial

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