Audouin's Gull vs Saunders's Gull
Larus audouinii compared with Saundersilarus saundersi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Audouin's Gull | Saunders's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus audouinii | Saundersilarus saundersi |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 78.9 cm (31.1 in) | 54.8 cm (21.6 in) |
| Weight | 610.5 g (21.53 oz) | 195.0 g (6.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Audouin's Gull
Vulnerable
Saunders's Gull
About These Birds
Audouin's Gull
Audouin's Gull, 44–48 cm, is a Near Threatened Mediterranean endemic, breeding mainly in the western basin. Coral-red bill with black and yellow band, grey mantle. Primarily piscivore; forages at sea at dusk for anchovies. Population recovered from 1,000 to over 20,000 pairs; now threatened by fishing bycatch.
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.