Bonaparte's Gull

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A small, elegant gull known for its distinctive dark hood in breeding plumage. It's often seen gracefully dipping to snatch insects from the water's surface or hovering delicately over wetlands.

Where to spot

Found across North America, breeding in boreal forests and migrating to coastal and inland waters, estuaries, and large lakes, extending to the Caribbean and Central America in winter.

How to spot

Look for its small size, buoyant flight, and quick, agile movements. In breeding plumage, the black head is distinctive; in non-breeding, look for a small dark ear spot and a fine, dark bill.

When to spot

Best observed during spring and fall migration, and in winter along coastal areas and large inland lakes. Breeding occurs in summer in northern regions.

Where to spot

Found across North America, breeding in boreal forests and migrating to coastal and inland waters, estuaries, and large lakes, extending to the Caribbean and Central America in winter.

How to spot

Look for its small size, buoyant flight, and quick, agile movements. In breeding plumage, the black head is distinctive; in non-breeding, look for a small dark ear spot and a fine, dark bill.

When to spot

Best observed during spring and fall migration, and in winter along coastal areas and large inland lakes. Breeding occurs in summer in northern regions.