species 27,770 observations

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Field notes

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.

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided