White-eyed Gull vs Saunders's Gull
Larus leucophthalmus compared with Saundersilarus saundersi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-eyed Gull | Saunders's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus leucophthalmus | Saundersilarus saundersi |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 64.4 cm (25.4 in) | 54.8 cm (21.6 in) |
| Weight | 343.3333333333333 g (12.11 oz) | 195.0 g (6.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-eyed Gull
Vulnerable
Saunders's Gull
About These Birds
White-eyed Gull
White-eyed Gull, 39–43 cm, is restricted to the Red Sea and adjacent Aden Gulf. Slender black bill, black hood, yellow-green eye-ring. Piscivore; forages in rocky coastal waters and at fishing harbours. Small range concentrated in politically sensitive areas; Near Threatened. Resident year-round.
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.