Silver Gull vs Saunders's Gull
Larus novaehollandiae compared with Saundersilarus saundersi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Silver Gull | Saunders's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus novaehollandiae | Saundersilarus saundersi |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 55.5 cm (21.9 in) | 54.8 cm (21.6 in) |
| Weight | 285.3333333333333 g (10.06 oz) | 195.0 g (6.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Silver Gull
Vulnerable
Saunders's Gull
About These Birds
Silver Gull
Silver Gull, 36–44 cm, is Australia's most familiar gull, present year-round on all coasts and increasingly inland. White body, grey mantle, red bill and legs. Opportunistic omnivore; thrives on human food waste and follows fishing boats. Expanding range inland as irrigation provides new habitat.
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.