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Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

The Little Gull is a small, graceful bird that loves to fly over water. It has a pretty black head and white body, making it easy to spot while it glides and dives for food.

Hábitat: Coastal areas

Aspecto

The Little Gull is the smallest gull species, featuring a delicate build and rounded wings. Adults in breeding plumage have a distinctive entirely black head, blood-red legs, and a small dark bill. Its unique smoky-grey underwings contrast sharply with its white body, making it easily identifiable.

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Little Gull
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Little Gull

Categoría

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Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Sometimes they join huge flocks of other birds to hunt for insects!

The Little Gull is the smallest gull in the entire world!

They often hunt by dipping their head under the water's surface while flying!

Young Little Gulls have a distinctive black 'W' pattern across their wings!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Aerial Acrobat

Little Gulls can swiftly catch insects in mid-air because of their agile flight and pointed wings.

Habilidad

Surface Skimmer

Little Gulls can snatch tiny prey from the water's surface that helps them find food without diving deep.

Habilidad

Long-Distance Traveler

Little Gulls have strong wings and an efficient flight style that helps them migrate thousands of kilometers.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
25-27 cm
Envergadura
60-70 cm
Peso
0.06-0.16 kg
Esperanza de vida
5-10 años
Top Speed
45 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta
2-4
Incubación
22-24 días
Distancia de migración
4000 km

Dieta y alimentación

They feast on small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans, snatching them from water.

Diferencias por edad: Young birds consume mainly insects, while adults have a more varied diet.

Alimentos principales

  • Small fish
  • Aquatic insects
  • Crustaceans
  • Marine worms
  • Insect larvae

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

Larger gulls prey on smaller ones.

eaten by

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

Hunts gulls in its territory.

eaten by

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

Preys on eggs and chicks.

depends on

Water Flea

Daphnia magna

A key food source for gulls.

Rasgos

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Colecciones

Seguridad

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Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Little Gull?

25-27 cm

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Little Gull?

60-70 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Little Gull?

0.06-0.16 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Little Gull?

5-10 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Little Gull?

45 km/h

¿Qué come Little Gull?

They feast on small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans, snatching them from water.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Little Gull?

Coastal areas

¿Cómo caza Little Gull?

Foraging

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