Birds and wildlife

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutusGroup: Gulls and ternsUK Conservation status:Green

How to identify

The Little Gull is a small, dainty gull. In summer, adults have black heads, while young birds have a black mark on each wing forming a 'W' pattern. In flight, adults show a pale grey upperwing, with no black wingtips, and a very dark grey underwing. Little Gulls are listed as a Schedule 1 species under The Wildlife and Countryside Act.

Call

Little Gull

Patrik Åberg / xeno-canto

Key

  1. Resident
  2. Passage
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* This map is intended as a guide. It shows general distribution rather than detailed, localised populations.
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