Yellow-footed Gull vs Saunders's Gull
Larus livens compared with Saundersilarus saundersi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-footed Gull | Saunders's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus livens | Saundersilarus saundersi |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 80.7 cm (31.8 in) | 54.8 cm (21.6 in) |
| Weight | 1295.0 g (45.68 oz) | 195.0 g (6.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Yellow-footed Gull
Vulnerable
Saunders's Gull
About These Birds
Yellow-footed Gull
Yellow-footed Gull, 53–58 cm, has a very restricted range — endemic to the Gulf of California with post-breeding dispersal to Salton Sea. Yellow feet (unique among large western gulls), yellow bill with red spot. Piscivore and scavenger; forages on rocky shores. Resident; does not undertake long migrations.
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.