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Little Gull
Hydrocoloeus minutus
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Least Concern
Envergure
43,8 cm
Poids
114,08333333333333 g
Famille
Laridae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 43,8 cm | 17.2 in |
| Poids | 114,08333333333333 g | 4.02 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 21-24 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Hydrocoloeus |
| Espèces | Hydrocoloeus minutus |
Distribution
Little Gull has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux 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.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family
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Yellow-legged Gull
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Least Concern
Chinese Crested Tern
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Armenian Gull
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Least Concern
Great Black-backed Gull
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Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
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Least Concern