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Primary Traits
182.2 g
0 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Xema sabini
English name
Sabine's Gull
Order
Charadriiformes
Family
Laridae
Genus
Xema
Species
sabini
Data source
HBW3, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Cosmopolitan
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Polar
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
138 g
Maximum female mass
225 g
Minimum male mass
135 g
Maximum male mass
214 g
Minimum unsexed mass
167 g
Maximum unsexed mass
214 g
Average mass
182.2 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
0 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
0 m
Typical elevation
0 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Coastal
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Carnivore
Diet breadth
5
Diet specialization index
0.82
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Colonial, Solitary
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
Solitary breeder
Nest type
Half cup
Nest substrate
Ground, Rock
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
1
Maximum clutch size
3
Incubating sex
Both
Minimum incubation period
23 d
Maximum incubation period
25 d
Minimum fledging period
35 d
Maximum fledging period
35 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
2
Average fledging period
35 d
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Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory