INVESTIGADORES
GRANDE Juan manuel
artículos
Título:
First breeding record of the lesser black-backed gull in the Macaronesic Archipelago, North Atlantic; a large spread in its breeding range.
Autor/es:
GRANDE, J.M.; PALACIOS, C.J.
Revista:
WATERBIRDS (DE LEON SPRINGS, FLA.)
Referencias:
Año: 2002 vol. 25 p. 388 - 389
ISSN:
1524-4695
Resumen:
We report for the first breeding attempt of the Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) in the Macaronesic Archipelago, in Alegranza Island (north of Lanzarote, Canary Islands). A nest with three eggs was found on June 2001, and at least one fledgling was seen in August with two adults. Additional observations suggest that 5-6 pairs may breed on Alegranza Island and nearby Montana Clara Island. This is the southernmost breeding record for the species, increasing its known breeding range by 2,000 km.