The Four Keys to ID
- Size & Shape
A small gull with a short, slender bill. It has a small head, short neck, rather short tail, and moderately long legs.
Relative Size
Larger than a Bonaparte’s Gull, smaller than a Ring-billed Gull.
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- Both Sexes
- Length: 16.1-18.1 in (41-46 cm)
- Weight: 12.7-21.2 oz (360-600 g)
- Wingspan: 42.1-44.9 in (107-114 cm)
- Color Pattern
- Behavior
- Habitat