Little gull
Hydrocoloeus minutus
The little gull (Hydrocoloeus minutus) is a species of gull belonging to the family Laridae which is mainly found in the Palearctic with some small colonies in North America.
About the Little gull
The little gull (Hydrocoloeus minutus) is a species of gull belonging to the family Laridae which is mainly found in the Palearctic with some small colonies in North America. It breeds on freshwater lakes and marshes, and spends winters at sea. It is the smallest species of gull in the world, and the only species in the monospecific genus Hydrocoloeus.
Fun Facts About Little gull
- It is the smallest species of gull in the world, and the only species in the monospecific genus Hydrocoloeus.
- It breeds on freshwater lakes and marshes, and spends winters at sea.
Conservation Status
The Little gull is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae |
| Genus | Hydrocoloeus |
| Species | Hydrocoloeus minutus |
Range & Habitat
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