Whiskered Tern vs Saunders's Gull
Chlidonias hybrida compared with Saundersilarus saundersi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Whiskered Tern | Saunders's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlidonias hybrida | Saundersilarus saundersi |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.4 cm (18.3 in) | 54.8 cm (21.6 in) |
| Weight | 84.5 g (2.98 oz) | 195.0 g (6.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Whiskered Tern
Vulnerable
Saunders's Gull
About These Birds
Whiskered Tern
Whiskered Tern, 23–25 cm, is a marsh tern breeding from Europe and Africa to Asia and Australia. Breeding plumage: dark grey below, black cap, red bill. Forages over freshwater marshes, dipping for insects and small fish. Short-distance migrant; winters in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
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.