Common Gull vs Saunders's Gull
Larus canus compared with Saundersilarus saundersi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Common Gull | Saunders's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus canus | Saundersilarus saundersi |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 70.2 cm (27.6 in) | 54.8 cm (21.6 in) |
| Weight | 431.3333333333333 g (15.21 oz) | 195.0 g (6.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Common Gull
Vulnerable
Saunders's Gull
About These Birds
Common Gull
Common Gull, 40–46 cm, is a medium-sized gull breeding across boreal Europe and Asia, wintering on Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Smaller and more dove-like than Herring Gull; yellow-green bill without red spot. Omnivore; follows ploughs, forages on shorelines and playing fields. Partially 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.