Listen to the Bonaparte's gull
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About the Bonaparte's gull
The Bonaparte's gull is a bird in the family Laridae (order Charadriiformes). Adults have a wingspan of about 84 cm.
What does the Bonaparte's gull sound like?
Birds produce sound with the syrinx, a vocal organ deep in the chest that can make two independent sounds at once. Songs tend to be long and patterned and are used to hold territory and attract a mate; calls are short signals for contact, alarm and flight.
From Wikipedia
Bonaparte's gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) is a gull found mainly in northern North America. At 28 to 38 cm (11 to 15 in) in length, it is one of the smallest species of gull. Its plumage is mainly white with grey upperparts. During breeding season, Bonaparte's gull gains a slaty-black hood. The sexes are similar in appearance.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Bonaparte's gull sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the Bonaparte's gull on this page. Birds produce sound with the syrinx, a vocal organ deep in the chest that can make two independent sounds at once.
What family does the Bonaparte's gull belong to?
The Bonaparte's gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) belongs to the family Laridae in the order Charadriiformes.
Sources & credits
- Chroicocephalus philadelphia by Tony Phillips – CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q629525 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Bonaparte's gull – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by DickDaniels ( http://carolinabirds.org/ ) – CC BY-SA 3.0