Chroicocephalus ridibundus melanocephalus
GPTKB entity
Statements (68)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:bird
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Chroicocephalus_ridibundus
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gptkbp:adaptation |
adapted to urban environments
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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
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gptkbp:clutch_size |
2-4 eggs
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gptkbp:color |
white and grey
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gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Black-headed_gull
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
monitored by birdwatchers
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gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of coastal areas
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gptkbp:diet |
omnivorous
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gptkbp:distribution |
Europe and Asia
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gptkbp:ecological_role |
important scavenger
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gptkbp:egg_color |
pale blue or green
about 4 cm long downy and grey |
gptkbp:environmental_impact |
sensitive to climate change
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gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Laridae
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gptkbp:first_flight |
strong and agile
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gptkbp:fledging_period |
4-5 weeks
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
scavenging
forages in shallow water |
gptkbp:genus |
Chroicocephalus
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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
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gptkbp:interacts_with |
common in urban areas
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gptkbp:length |
38-44 cm
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gptkbp:lifespan |
10-15 years
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gptkbp:mating_system |
aerial displays
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gptkbp:migration |
varies by region
migratory short to medium distances |
gptkbp:molt |
annual molting process
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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
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gptkbp:population_trend |
stable in many areas
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gptkbp:predators |
foxes
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gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Larus
Chroicocephalus |
gptkbp:research_focus |
studied for population dynamics
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gptkbp:social_structure |
gregarious
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gptkbp:species |
ridibundus
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gptkbp:subspecies |
melanocephalus
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
defends nesting sites
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gptkbp:threats |
habitat loss
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gptkbp:vocalization |
varied calls
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gptkbp:weight |
250-350 g
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gptkbp:wildlife |
popular among birdwatchers
eggs and chicks |
gptkbp:wingspan |
94-105 cm
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gptkbp:wintering_range |
warmer coastal areas
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