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Sabine's Gull Identification

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The Four Keys to ID

  • Size & Shape

    A small, delicate gull with a small head and a slender, straight bill. It has long, pointed wings and a forked tail.

    Relative Size

    Larger than a Common Tern, smaller than a Ring-billed Gull.

    Relative Sizecrow sizedcrow-sized

    Measurements
    • Both Sexes
      • Length: 13.4 in (34 cm)
      • Weight: 5.5-7.5 oz (155-213 g)