Little Gull vs Black-tailed Gull
Hydrocoloeus minutus compared with Larus crassirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Little Gull | Black-tailed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrocoloeus minutus | Larus crassirostris |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.8 cm (17.2 in) | 72.8 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 114.08333333333333 g (4.02 oz) | 675.0 g (23.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Little Gull
Least Concern
Black-tailed Gull
About These Birds
Little Gull
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.
Black-tailed Gull
Black-tailed Gull, 44–48 cm, is common on East Asian coasts from Russia to China, Japan, and Korea. Grey mantle, white body, yellow bill with red spot and black subterminal band, yellow legs. Omnivore; very vocal, known as the 'cat gull' for its mewing calls. Migratory; winters south to Vietnam.