Larus cachinnans michahellis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:subspecies
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to urban environments
studied for social interactions
gptkbp:adult_plumage brown and mottled
acquired after 3 years
gptkbp:behavior gregarious
gptkbp:belongs_to gptkb:Larus_cachinnans
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:hot_spring
varies by location
gptkbp:calls_for varied vocalizations
gptkbp:clutch_size 2-4 eggs
gptkbp:color seasonal changes
white and grey
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Mediterranean_gull
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
protected in some areas
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of coastal ecosystems
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:ecological_role important scavenger species
gptkbp:egg_color pale blue or green
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:first_described_by 1789
gptkbp:fledging_period 5-6 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior scavenger
opportunistic feeder
gptkbp:genetic_diversity analyzed for population genetics
gptkbp:habitat Mediterranean region
coastal regions
sandy beaches
up to 100 pairs
gptkbp:has_authority_over gptkb:Pallas
gptkbp:has_feature size and coloration differences
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Larus cachinnans michahellis
gptkbp:impact habitat loss
gptkbp:incubation_period about 28 days
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:bird
gptkbp:lifespan 10-15 years
gptkbp:mating_system displays and calls
gptkbp:migration partial migrant
late summer to early fall
some populations migrate
gptkbp:nesting islands
ground nester
April to July
food availability
near water sources
gptkbp:population_trend stable in some areas
gptkbp:predators foxes
common threat
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Larus_michahellis
gptkb:Larus_argentatus
gptkbp:social_structure loose colonies
gptkbp:status studied in various regions
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Larus_cachinnans
gptkbp:succeeded_by high in safe areas
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:voice_actor squawking and barking
gptkbp:weight 800-1200 g
gptkbp:wingspan 120-140 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range Western Africa
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Caspian_gull
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7