About the Little Gull
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Hydrocoloeus minutus |
| Species Codes | litgul, LIGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Gull belong to?
The Little Gull (Hydrocoloeus minutus) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Little Gull?
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 m...
Where can I report a Little Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litgul, or on iNaturalist.
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