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.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Little Gull being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Saundersilarus saundersi
• Rhodostethia rosea
• Chlidonias leucopterus
• Chroicocephalus philadelphia
• Xema sabini

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Charadriiformes

Family

Laridae

Genus

Hydrocoloeus

Species

Hydrocoloeus minutus

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