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Yellow-legged Gull

Larus michahellis

The Yellow-legged Gull is a large bird that loves to hang out near the sea. With its bright yellow legs and big wings, it can often be seen soaring above the waves or searching for food on the beach.

Hábitat: Coastal areas

Aspecto

The Yellow-legged Gull has a striking white body, grey back, and bright yellow legs. Its powerful yellow bill features a distinct red spot near the tip, making it easily identifiable. This species looks similar to the Herring Gull but has darker grey wings and a harsher call.

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Yellow-legged Gull
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Yellow-legged Gull

Categoría

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Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Some gulls live in big colonies with thousands of other birds, making a noisy home!

These adaptable birds can drink both fresh and saltwater thanks to special glands.

They often steal food from other birds, a trick called kleptoparasitism!

Yellow-legged Gulls build nests on cliffs, rooftops, and even abandoned boats.

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Eagle Eyes

Yellow-legged Gulls can spot tiny food items from high in the sky, helping them find meals quickly.

Habilidad

Master Scavenger

Yellow-legged Gulls can eat almost anything, allowing them to survive in diverse and changing environments.

Habilidad

Coastal Acrobat

Yellow-legged Gulls can glide effortlessly on air currents, conserving energy during long flights over water.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
55-67 cm
Envergadura
130-158 cm
Peso
0.7-1.6 kg
Esperanza de vida
10-25 años
Top Speed
70 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Incubación
27-31 días
Distancia de migración
1500 km

Dieta y alimentación

These clever gulls eat almost anything, from fish to discarded human food!

Alimentos principales

  • fish
  • crustaceans
  • insects
  • eggs and chicks of other birds
  • carrion
  • human refuse

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

Gulls often prey on the eggs and chicks of this seabird.

eats

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

Foxes are known to predate gull nests, especially eggs and chicks.

eaten by

European Pilchard

Sardina pilchardus

Gulls frequently feed on small fish like pilchards, especially near coasts.

eats

Brown Rat

Rattus norvegicus

Rats can sometimes steal eggs or chicks from gull nests.

Rasgos

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Colecciones

Seguridad

Peligro

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Always keep a safe distance from birds and don't feed them, as it can make them dependent on people.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Yellow-legged Gull?

55-67 cm

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Yellow-legged Gull?

130-158 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Yellow-legged Gull?

0.7-1.6 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Yellow-legged Gull?

10-25 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Yellow-legged Gull?

70 km/h

¿Qué come Yellow-legged Gull?

These clever gulls eat almost anything, from fish to discarded human food!

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Yellow-legged Gull?

Coastal areas

¿Cómo caza Yellow-legged Gull?

Foraging

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