Larus argentatus smithsonianus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:subspecies
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Herring_gull
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to urban environments
gptkbp:behavior gregarious
often seen in large flocks
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
often nests in colonies
gptkbp:calls_for varied vocalizations
gptkbp:clutch_size typically 2 to 4 eggs
gptkbp:color white and gray
yellow with red spot
some individuals have darker plumage
pale gray back
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by wildlife organizations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of coastal regions
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:ecological_role important scavenger in ecosystems
gptkbp:egg_color speckled brown
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:eye_color dark brown
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:hospital
gptkbp:fishing_regulations often follows fishing boats
gptkbp:fledging_period about 6 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior scavenger
forages for food on land and water
gptkbp:genetic_diversity subject of genetic research
gptkbp:habitat coastal areas
coastal regions of North America
prefers sandy beaches
gptkbp:has_feature varies from other subspecies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Larus argentatus smithsonianus
gptkbp:interacts_with frequent visitor to urban areas
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:Herring_Gull
gptkbp:lifespan 10 to 20 years
gptkbp:local_names commonly known as the American Herring Gull
gptkbp:mating_system displays and calls
gptkbp:migration partial migrant
migrates in fall and spring
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:nesting ground nesting
depends on environmental conditions
beaches and cliffs
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:predators eagles
foxes and raccoons
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Larus_marinus
gptkbp:research_focus studied for ecology and behavior
gptkbp:size large
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Larus_argentatus
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting territory
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization used for communication
gptkbp:weight 0.8 to 1.5 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 1.2 to 1.5 meters
gptkbp:wintering_range gptkb:southern_United_States