Bonaparte's Gull

Bonaparte's gull is a member of the gull family Laridae 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.

Main Photo Credit: 
"Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia), British Columbia, Canada" by Kevin Too, 2026. CC BY-NC 2.0.

Description: Wikipedia