Bonaparte's Gull
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Rare
- Observations
- 19,098
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
Description
Bonaparte's gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) is a gull found mainly in northern North America. At 28 to 38 cm (11 to 15 in) in length, it is one of the smallest species of gull. Its plumage is mainly white with grey upperparts. During breeding season, Bonaparte's gull gains a slaty-black hood. The sexes are similar in appearance.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Bonaparte's gull”.