Brown-hooded Gull vs Saunders's Gull
Larus maculipennis compared with Saundersilarus saundersi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Brown-hooded Gull | Saunders's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus maculipennis | Saundersilarus saundersi |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 58.2 cm (22.9 in) | 54.8 cm (21.6 in) |
| Weight | 364.5 g (12.86 oz) | 195.0 g (6.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Brown-hooded Gull
Vulnerable
Saunders's Gull
About These Birds
Brown-hooded Gull
Brown-hooded Gull, 35–38 cm, breeds on freshwater lakes and coastal areas of southern South America from Chile to Argentina. Reddish bill, brown-chocolate hood in breeding plumage. Coastal and inland omnivore; follows fishing boats and ploughs. Winters north along both coasts.
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.