Saunders's Gull vs Fairy Tern
Saundersilarus saundersi compared with Sternula nereis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Saunders's Gull | Fairy Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Saundersilarus saundersi | Sternula nereis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 54.8 cm (21.6 in) | 35.6 cm (14.0 in) |
| Weight | 195.0 g (6.88 oz) | 68.5 g (2.42 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-6 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Saunders's Gull
Vulnerable
Fairy 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.
Fairy Tern
Fairy Tern, 22–25 cm, breeds in southern Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia on sandy beaches. White and pale grey with an orange-yellow bill; delicate and buoyant in flight. Piscivore; hovers and plunge-dives in shallow coastal and estuarine waters. Vulnerable due to beach disturbance.