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Little Gull
Hydrocoloeus minutus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
43.8 cm
Weight
114.08333333333333 g
Family
Laridae
Order
Charadriiformes
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About
Little Gull, 25–30 cm, is the world's smallest gull, breeding in Eurasian wetlands and wintering on Atlantic coasts. Breeding adult has a full black hood; underwing is uniformly dark — unique among gulls. Feeds on insects over water in summer, small fish and invertebrates in winter.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 43.8 cm | 17.2 in |
| Weight | 114.08333333333333 g | 4.02 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 21-24 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Hydrocoloeus |
| Species | Hydrocoloeus minutus |
Distribution
Little Gull has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Little Gull endangered?
The Little Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Little Gull nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 21-24 days.
How big is the Little Gull?
The Little Gull has a wingspan of 43.8 cm, weight of 114.08333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Little Gull belong to?
The Little Gull (Hydrocoloeus minutus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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