Ross's Gull
Ross's Gull
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A beautiful and highly sought-after small gull of the high Arctic, known for its wedge-shaped tail and delicate rosy flush on its underparts. It's a true specialist of polar environments.
Where to spot
Breeds in the high Arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, and Siberia, spending winters mainly in the pack ice of the Arctic Ocean. Rare vagrants occur further south.
How to spot
Look for its small size, elegant flight, and in breeding plumage, the distinctive rosy flush on the breast and a narrow black neck collar. The wedge-shaped tail is a key identification feature in all plumages.
When to spot
Most reliably observed during the short Arctic summer on breeding grounds. Otherwise, a rare and challenging bird to find, usually seen during migration or as a winter vagrant.
Where to spot
Breeds in the high Arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, and Siberia, spending winters mainly in the pack ice of the Arctic Ocean. Rare vagrants occur further south.
How to spot
Look for its small size, elegant flight, and in breeding plumage, the distinctive rosy flush on the breast and a narrow black neck collar. The wedge-shaped tail is a key identification feature in all plumages.
When to spot
Most reliably observed during the short Arctic summer on breeding grounds. Otherwise, a rare and challenging bird to find, usually seen during migration or as a winter vagrant.
Credits:
Door Dominic Sherony - Flickr: Ross's Gull (Rhodostethia rosea), CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18401566
Ross's Gull has a unique, almost tern-like flight and a distinct wedge-shaped tail, which helps differentiate it from other small gulls.
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