探検鳥類

Western Gull

Larus occidentalis

The Western Gull is a big, gray-and-white bird often found near the ocean. They love to eat fish and can be seen flying over beaches and coastal areas.

生息地: Coastal areas

外見

The Western Gull is a large, sturdy seabird with a crisp white head and body. It has a striking dark slate-gray back and wings, which helps distinguish it from lighter-backed gulls. Its strong yellow bill has a distinct red spot, and its legs are pink.

AnimaliaChordataAvesCharadriiformesLaridaeLarus
Western Gull
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Western Gull

カテゴリ

鳥類

レア度

Common

危険度

2/5 · 低い

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A baby Western Gull is called a 'chick' and is covered in fluffy down!

The red spot on their bill tells chicks where to peck for food!

They can sometimes live for over 25 years in the wild!

Western Gulls sometimes stomp their feet to trick worms into coming up!

特殊能力

能力

Shell Cracker

Western Gulls can drop shellfish from high up because this helps them break open tough shells for a meal.

能力

Food Finder

Western Gulls have excellent eyesight and a keen sense of smell that helps them locate food from far away.

能力

Coastal Navigator

Western Gulls have powerful wings that help them soar effortlessly on ocean breezes along the coast.

サイズと詳細

長さ
56-66 cm
翼開長
130-144 cm
体重
0.8-1.4 kg
寿命
15-25 年
Top Speed
65 km/h
一度の産卵数
2-3
抱卵期間
27-30 日

食性と食事

Western Gulls are clever omnivores, eating almost anything they can find, from fish to human snacks!

主な食物

  • Fish
  • Marine invertebrates
  • Bird eggs and chicks
  • Carrion
  • Human refuse
  • Rodents

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

hunts

Common Murre

Uria aalge

Preys on eggs and chicks in nesting colonies.

eats

California Mussel

Mytilus californianus

Drops them from heights to crack open their shells.

eaten by

Coyote

Canis latrans

Can prey on gull eggs, chicks, or injured adults.

eats

Northern Anchovy

Engraulis mordax

Forages for small schooling fish near the surface.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

2/5 · 低い

Don't feed gulls human food; it can make them sick!

よくある質問

Western Gullの長さは何ですか?

56-66 cm

Western Gullの翼開長は何ですか?

130-144 cm

Western Gullの体重は何ですか?

0.8-1.4 kg

Western Gullの寿命は何ですか?

15-25 年

Western Gullのtop Speedは何ですか?

65 km/h

Western Gullは何を食べますか?

Western Gulls are clever omnivores, eating almost anything they can find, from fish to human snacks!

Western Gullは通常どこに生息していますか?

Coastal areas

Western Gullはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

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