The Little Gull, unsurprisingly, the smallest species of gull in the world. Little Gulls are found across parts of Europe and Asia. They are migratory and most birds spend the winter months in Europe and northern parts of Africa.
In breeding plumage, Little Gulls have black hoods with pale grey bodies. Little Gulls take three years to reach full maturity.
Little Gulls eat primarily invertebrates, including beetles and dragonflies. They also eat small fish. They forage while on foot or catch prey in the air.
This week, we're celebrating gulls! There are about 55 widely recognized species of gull in the world. We'd like to share some of the extreme facts and interesting statistics found within this diverse family. Smallest Gull SpeciesThe Little Gull, weighing in at around 4.2 ounces (120 grams), is... Read more »
