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| Nom de l'objet : | specimen |
| Titre : | Herring Gull |
| Catégorie de l'objet : | Unclassifiable Artifacts |
| Numéro d'accession : | 1997.53.50 |
| Culture : | Canadian |
| Date de fin de production : | c. 1900 |
| Commentaires : | Herring Gull, Family: Laridae, Genus: Larus, Species: Argentatus. The Herring Gull is one of the most widespread and commonly seen Gulls in North America. The Herring Gull is easily recognized by its white head and ventral side, its gray back and wings, and its black and white tail. The Herring Gull displays very little sexual dimorphism with both genders looking quite similar. A permanent resident of the Queens County area, this bird can be found permanently around all of New Brunswick and Newfoundland, in the states south of Ontario and Quebec, and along the eastern coast of the United States. The Herring Gull is known to be a summer resident all throughout Canada and Alaska except for the northernmost regions of Nunavut, The coastal regions of Alaska, and the southern regions of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The Herring Gull is also known to winters along the east and west coast of the continent and the southeastern United States. Averaging in length at 56-66 cm, with a wingspan of 137-147 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg, the Herring Gull has been known to nest in trees if they can not find a suitable location on the ground. The Herring Gull is known to be quite a opportunistic forager eating a wide variety of things including fish, marine invertebrates, refuse, carrion, algae, worms, insects, insect larvae, berries, rodents, eggs, and the young of other birds. They've also been known to steal food from other birds. Known to be a monogamous and colonial breeder, the Herring Gull will build a nest lined with weeds, grass, and seaweed sheltered on the ground. The female will them lay 2-3 gray, green, bluish, or brown eggs about 6.6-7.6 x 4.6-5.6 cm long, with brown, lavender, and black streaks. These eggs will be incubated for 23-27 days by both sexes. After hatching, the young will stay in the nest for an addition 24-29 days. During this time they will be fed by both parents. Only one brood is produced per year. The current population of the Herring Gull is quite stable and increasing partially due to the fact that they are now protected by federal law. At one time in the 19th century, however, the Herring Gull's population was known to be decreasing. It has become apparent that the Herring Gull's population has bounced back in a big way. Prepared by Miss Leora Simpson (1856-1951) around the turn of the 20th century. She appears in 1891 Census and lists occupation as a "taxidermist". Upon her death, the collection was given to the Gagetown School. |
| Hauteur : | 45 |
| Largeur : | 80 |
| Unité de mesure linéaire : | cm |
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| Ville de l'établissement : | Gagetown |
| Province de l'établissement : | New Brunswick |
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