Vega Gull vs Saunders's Gull
Larus vegae compared with Saundersilarus saundersi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Vega Gull | Saunders's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus vegae | Saundersilarus saundersi |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 54.8 cm (21.6 in) |
| Weight | 1231.75 g (43.45 oz) | 195.0 g (6.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Vega Gull
Vulnerable
Saunders's Gull
About These Birds
Vega Gull
Vega Gull, 55–68 cm, breeds in Siberia and winters on Pacific coasts from Japan to China. Formerly considered a subspecies of Herring Gull; slightly darker grey mantle, pink-fleshed orbital ring. Omnivore; scavenges at ports and forages along rocky coasts. Migratory; common in East Asian harbours in winter.
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.