The Little Gull, a bird native to Eurasia, was spotted for the first time in NCR. It is the world’s smallest gull species, measuring 25–30 cm in length with a wingspan of 61–78 cm and weighing 68–162 g. The bird belongs to the Laridae family and is migratory, breeding in northern Europe and wintering in coastal regions of western Europe, the Mediterranean, and the northeast US. It inhabits seacoasts, estuaries, lakes, rivers, and marshes. It is classified as "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List.
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