Slaty-backed Gull (species: Larus (Larus) schistisagus) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Larus (Larus) schistisagus
Slaty-backed Gull


©E-190: Slaty-backed Gull (Larus (Larus) schistisagus)

©Hiyashi Haka: Slaty-backed Gull (Larus (Larus) schistisagus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Charadriiformes
Family Laridae
Genus Larus
Species Larus (Larus) schistisagus
Status least concern
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Colours

                        

Distinguishing features

It has a white head, belly, and tail with a dark slaty-gray back and wings with a broad white trailing edge.  The underside of the wings features a "string of pearls" pattern along their edges; these can be seen from below when the bird is in flight. Its eyes are yellow. The legs are pink and short when compared with those of similar-looking gulls, and the body appears more stout. The bill is yellow with orange-red subterminal spot. Immature gulls' plumage is brown. (Wikipedia).

Size

  • Up to 68.5 cm (Length of specimen)

Weight

  • Up to 1.7 kg

Wingspan

  • Up to 160 cm

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Slaty-backed Gull (Larus (Larus) schistisagus)

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