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Black-tailed Gull

Larus crassirostris

The Black-tailed Gull is a playful bird found near the sea. It has a striking black tail and loves to catch fish and play in the waves. These gulls are often seen flying in groups, making them a fun sight at the beach!

Hábitat: Coastal areas

Aspecto

The Black-tailed Gull has a striking white head and body with a dark grey back and wings. Its name comes from the distinct black band across its otherwise white tail. It sports a bright yellow bill with a black ring and a red tip, and yellow legs.

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Black-tailed Gull

Categoría

Aves

Rareza

Common

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Datos interesantes

Some Black-tailed Gulls can live for over 20 years in the wild!

Their loud calls often sound like 'mew-mew' or 'ha-ha-ha' echoing along the shore!

These gulls are the most common type seen flying around Japan's coasts.

They sometimes 'foot-paddle' in shallow water to stir up tasty hidden critters.

Habilidades especiales

Black-tailed Gulls have a bold black band on their tail that might flash during flight, confusing predators and aiding escape.

Black-tailed Gulls have super-sharp eyesight that helps them spot tiny fish and food from high above the shimmering water.

Black-tailed Gulls have strong, angled wings that help them glide effortlessly on ocean winds to find food along the coast.

Black-tailed Gulls make loud, distinctive calls that help them communicate warnings and keep track of each other in noisy colonies.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 43-50 cm
Envergadura: 126-130 cm
Peso: 0.48-0.65 kg
Esperanza de vida: 10-20 años
Top Speed: 55 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta: 2-3
Incubación: 24-25 días

Dieta y alimentación

These adaptable gulls feast on fish, ocean critters, and sometimes snacks from humans near the coast!

Alimentos principales

fish
marine worms
crabs
shrimp
discarded food

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

Japanese Anchovy

Engraulis japonicus

Often preys on schools of these small fish near the surface.

eats

Asian Shore Crab

Hemigrapsus sanguineus

Forages for these crabs and other crustaceans along the shoreline.

eaten by

Steller's Sea Eagle

Haliaeetus pelagicus

Eggs and chicks are sometimes taken by this large coastal raptor.

eaten by

Brown Rat

Rattus norvegicus

Rats frequently raid nesting colonies for eggs and vulnerable chicks.

Rasgos

Con plumas

Describe a los animales, principalmente aves, que poseen una cubierta de plumas.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.

Aéreo

Las criaturas aéreas pasan una parte importante de su vida en el aire, utilizando el vuelo para diversas actividades como la caza, la migración o la anidación.

Carroñero

Los carroñeros consumen materia orgánica muerta, ayudando a descomponer los cadáveres y otros desechos en el ecosistema.

Piscívoro

Los organismos piscívoros son animales que subsisten principalmente de una dieta a base de peces.

Costero

Los hábitats costeros son entornos dinámicos situados a lo largo de la interfaz entre la tierra y el mar, influenciados por las mareas, las olas y el agua salada.