Saunders's Gull vs White-fronted Tern
Saundersilarus saundersi compared with Sterna striata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Saunders's Gull | White-fronted Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Saundersilarus saundersi | Sterna striata |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 54.8 cm (21.6 in) | 54.8 cm (21.6 in) |
| Weight | 195.0 g (6.88 oz) | 131.5 g (4.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-6 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Saunders's Gull
Near Threatened
White-fronted Tern
About These Birds
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.
White-fronted Tern
White-fronted Tern, 35–43 cm, is New Zealand's most common tern, breeding on coastal and riverine sites throughout the islands. White forehead contrasts with black cap; orange-red bill. Piscivore; hovers and plunge-dives in coastal waters and off river mouths. Winters on Australian coasts.