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Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
43,8 cm
Масса
114,08333333333333 g
Семейство
Laridae
Отряд
Charadriiformes

О нас

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
Размах крыльев 43,8 cm 17.2 in
Масса 114,08333333333333 g 4.02 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 21-24 days.

Размер кладки

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Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Семейство Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Hydrocoloeus
Виды Hydrocoloeus minutus

Distribution

Little Gull has been recorded in 7 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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