C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Charadriiformes Laridae

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

CIOC 2259

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

Charadriiformes · Laridae

Little Gull (Hydrocoloeus minutus).

ATK77

DEF48

2199 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 24–28 cm
Body Mass: 118 g
Wingspan: 78 cm
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 77

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 77).

DEF 48

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 48).

* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.

How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic: Baltic region of Eastern & Northern Europe to Western Siberia and Northern Kazakhstan & Northwestern & North-central Mongolia (rare); Siberia Eastern of Lake Baikal to Sea of Okhotsk and Northeastern China; rare Great Lakes & Hudson and James bays (East-central Canada) Habitat: Coastal

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Hydrocoloeus minutus

Which family does it belong to?

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic: Baltic region of Eastern & Northern Europe to Western Siberia and Northern Kazakhstan & Northwestern & North-central Mongolia (rare); Siberia Eastern of Lake Baikal to Sea of Okhotsk and Northeastern China; rare Great Lakes & Hudson and James bays (East-central Canada)