Grey Noddy vs Saunders's Gull
Anous albivittus compared with Saundersilarus saundersi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey Noddy | Saunders's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anous albivittus | Saundersilarus saundersi |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 54.8 cm (21.6 in) |
| Weight | 67.0 g (2.36 oz) | 195.0 g (6.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey Noddy
Vulnerable
Saunders's Gull
About These Birds
Grey Noddy
Grey Noddy is a small tern-like seabird, 28–32 cm, found across the central and western Pacific on tropical oceanic islands. Pale grey overall with a white crown; nests colonially on ledges. Piscivore, plunge-dives for small fish near reef flats. Pelagic when not breeding.
Saunders's Gull
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.