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Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

The Iceland Gull is a beautiful bird that loves cold places! It has soft, pale feathers and can often be seen near the ocean, looking for tasty fish to eat.

Hábitat: Coastal areas

Aspecto

The Iceland Gull is a large, strikingly pale gull with pure white plumage on its head and body. Its back and wings are very light grey, with distinctive all-white wingtips. This lack of any black on its wingtips makes it look uniquely white compared to most other gulls.

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Iceland Gull
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Iceland Gull

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Datos interesantes

Iceland Gulls are expert at finding food near fishing boats for an easy meal.

In winter, some migrate thousands of miles south to visit warmer coastal areas!

They often breed in the Arctic Circle, thriving in incredibly cold, remote places.

This gull's wingtips are completely white, making it look extra bright in the snowy north!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Arctic Armor

Iceland Gulls have incredibly dense, waterproof feathers that help them stay warm and dry in freezing arctic environments.

Habilidad

Winter Scavenger

Iceland Gulls can skillfully locate and feed on carrion or discarded food, even in harsh winter conditions.

Habilidad

Ocean Glider

Iceland Gulls can soar effortlessly on air currents, conserving energy during long flights over vast open seas.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
50-65 cm
Envergadura
115-150 cm
Peso
0.8-1.5 kg
Esperanza de vida
15-20 años
Top Speed
55 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta
1-3
Incubación
27-30 días
Distancia de migración
2000 km

Dieta y alimentación

An opportunistic eater, it enjoys fish, marine invertebrates, and various scraps found near human activity.

Alimentos principales

  • Fish
  • Crustaceans
  • Mollusks
  • Carrion
  • Bird eggs
  • Refuse

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

Atlantic Cod

Gadus morhua

Opportunistically feeds on discarded fish or small individuals.

eats

Snow Crab

Chionoecetes opilio

Forages for crustaceans like snow crabs in intertidal zones.

eats

Little Auk

Alle alle

Preys on eggs and chicks of colonial seabirds.

depends on

Humans

Homo sapiens

Scavenges food waste and discards from fishing activities.

Rasgos

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Colecciones

Seguridad

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Always watch birds from a distance and do not try to touch them.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Iceland Gull?

50-65 cm

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Iceland Gull?

115-150 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Iceland Gull?

0.8-1.5 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Iceland Gull?

15-20 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Iceland Gull?

55 km/h

¿Qué come Iceland Gull?

An opportunistic eater, it enjoys fish, marine invertebrates, and various scraps found near human activity.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Iceland Gull?

Coastal areas

¿Cómo caza Iceland Gull?

Foraging

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