Saunders's Gull
Saundersilarus saundersi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="saundersilarus-saundersi"></birdfyi-bird>The Saunders's Gull (Saundersilarus saundersi) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 54.8 cm and a weight of 195 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Saunders's Gull, 29–32 cm, is a Vulnerable gull breeding in coastal saltmarshes of China and Korea, wintering along East Asian coasts to Vietnam. Black hood in breeding plumage, white wing-tip mirrors. Feeds on crustaceans and invertebrates in tidal mudflats. Threatened by reclamation of Yellow Sea tidal flats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 54.8 cm | 21.6 in |
| Weight | 195.0 g | 6.88 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Saundersilarus |
| Species | Saundersilarus saundersi |
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