Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Laridae

About

The little gull 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 Fact

It is the smallest species of gull in the world, and the only species in the monospecific genus Hydrocoloeus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on a variety of insects caught on the wing close to the water and in winter the diet is dominated by small fish and marine invertebrates.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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