Pacific Gull vs Saunders's Gull
Larus pacificus verglichen mit Saundersilarus saundersi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Pacific Gull | Saunders's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Larus pacificus | Saundersilarus saundersi |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Laridae | Laridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 88,8 cm (35.0 in) | 54,8 cm (21.6 in) |
| Gewicht | 1232,5 g (43.48 oz) | 195,0 g (6.88 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-3 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Pacific Gull
Vulnerable
Saunders's Gull
About These Birds
Pacific Gull
Pacific Gull, 58–66 cm, is Australia's largest gull, resident on southern and western coasts. Massive yellow and red bill capable of cracking mollusc shells by dropping them from height. White body, black mantle and wings. Omnivore; forages on rocky shores and beaches. Slow-maturing; takes 4 years for adult plumage.
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.