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Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

The Glaucous Gull is a large, beautiful bird with pale feathers and a strong beak. They love to live near the sea and can often be seen soaring above the waves or resting on the shore.

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Glaucous Gull is a large, pale gull with a robust body and a strong yellow beak tipped with red. Adults have very light grey upperparts and pristine white undersides, notably lacking any black on its wingtips, distinguishing it from other gulls.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderCharadriiformesFamilyLaridaeGenusLarus
Glaucous Gull
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Glaucous Gull

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Baby Glaucous Gulls are camouflaged to look like rocks!

Sometimes, these big gulls even eat tasty berries!

They often swoop in to steal food from other seabirds!

This adaptable gull can survive by drinking salty ocean water!

Special abilities

Ability

Arctic Survivor

Glaucous Gull can withstand icy Arctic winds because of its dense, insulating feathers that trap warmth close to its body.

Ability

Feather Raincoat

Glaucous Gull has waterproof feathers that help them stay dry and warm even when diving into freezing cold water.

Ability

Ultimate Scavenger

Glaucous Gull can eat almost anything it finds because of its super adaptable digestive system and opportunistic nature.

Measurements & details

Length
55-77 cm
Wingspan
132-170 cm
Weight
0.9-2.7 kg
Lifespan
15-25 years
Top Speed
65 km/h
Clutch Size
1-3
Incubation
27-30 days
Migration Distance
2000 km

Diet & Feeding

These big gulls eat a huge variety of foods from the land and sea, acting like nature's clean-up crew!

Age differences: null

Primary Foods

  • fish
  • crustaceans
  • small mammals
  • bird eggs
  • carrion
  • berries

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Watch from a distance and don't feed the gulls, as they can be very curious!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Glaucous Gull?

55-77 cm

What is Glaucous Gull's wingspan?

132-170 cm

How much does Glaucous Gull weigh?

0.9-2.7 kg

How long does Glaucous Gull live?

15-25 years

How fast can Glaucous Gull move?

65 km/h

What does Glaucous Gull eat?

These big gulls eat a huge variety of foods from the land and sea, acting like nature's clean-up crew!

Where is Glaucous Gull usually found?

Coastal areas

How does Glaucous Gull hunt?

Foraging

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