Lesser Noddy vs Saunders's Gull
Anous tenuirostris compared with Saundersilarus saundersi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Noddy | Saunders's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anous tenuirostris | Saundersilarus saundersi |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 54.8 cm (21.6 in) |
| Weight | 106.35 g (3.75 oz) | 195.0 g (6.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Lesser Noddy
Vulnerable
Saunders's Gull
About These Birds
Lesser Noddy
Lesser Noddy: 30–34 cm, smaller and darker than Brown Noddy with a whiter cap sharply demarcated from the dark body and a slender bill. Breeds colonially in mangroves and low bushes on islands of the tropical Indian Ocean and western Pacific. Feeds on small fish and invertebrates by dipping to sea surface. Wingspan 58–63 cm. Partly migratory.
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.