Chroicocephalus ridibundus melanocephalus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chroicocephalus_ridibundus
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to urban environments
gptkbp:adult_plumage white head
similar to adults but duller
dark brown head
gptkbp:behavior often seen in flocks
active during the day
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
aggressive towards intruders
gptkbp:calls_for loud and harsh
gptkbp:clutch_size 2-4 eggs
gptkbp:color white and grey
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Black-headed_gull
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by birdwatchers
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of coastal areas
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:distribution Europe and Asia
gptkbp:ecological_role important scavenger
gptkbp:egg_color pale blue or green
about 4 cm long
downy and grey
gptkbp:environmental_impact sensitive to climate change
gptkbp:family gptkb:Laridae
gptkbp:first_flight strong and agile
gptkbp:fledging_period 4-5 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior scavenging
forages in shallow water
gptkbp:genus Chroicocephalus
gptkbp:habitat temperate regions
coastal areas
not commonly bred in captivity
prefers wetlands
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chroicocephalus ridibundus melanocephalus
gptkbp:interacts_with common in urban areas
gptkbp:length 38-44 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 10-15 years
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays
gptkbp:migration varies by region
migratory
short to medium distances
gptkbp:molt annual molting process
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:railway_station
colonial
varies by location
food availability
near water bodies
grasses and reeds
high in suitable areas
gptkbp:photography frequently photographed species
gptkbp:population_trend stable in many areas
gptkbp:predators foxes
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Larus
Chroicocephalus
gptkbp:research_focus studied for population dynamics
gptkbp:social_structure gregarious
gptkbp:species ridibundus
gptkbp:subspecies melanocephalus
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting sites
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:weight 250-350 g
gptkbp:wildlife popular among birdwatchers
eggs and chicks
gptkbp:wingspan 94-105 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range warmer coastal areas