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Bonaparte's gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) is a member of the gull family Laridae found mainly in northern North America. At 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 slate-grey hood. The sexes are similar in appearance.

Bonaparte's Gull is the only Gull species to regularly nest in trees.

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Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

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Chroicocephalus philadelphia

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