Little Gull
Hydrocoloeus minutus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hydrocoloeus-minutus"></birdfyi-bird>The Little Gull (Hydrocoloeus minutus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43.8 cm and a weight of 114.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
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 |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 43.8 cm | 17.2 in |
| वजन | 114.08333333333333 g | 4.02 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 21-24 days.
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वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| कुल | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Hydrocoloeus |
| प्रजातियां | Hydrocoloeus minutus |
Distribution
Little Gull has been recorded in 7 countries.
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