Saunders's Gull vs Damara Tern
Saundersilarus saundersi verglichen mit Sternula balaenarum
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Saunders's Gull | Damara Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Saundersilarus saundersi | Sternula balaenarum |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Laridae | Laridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 54,8 cm (21.6 in) | 33,9 cm (13.3 in) |
| Gewicht | 195,0 g (6.88 oz) | 50,675 g (1.79 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-6 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Vulnerable
Saunders's Gull
Least Concern
Damara 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.
Damara Tern
Damara Tern, 22–24 cm, is a Vulnerable tern endemic to the Namibian and South African coast. White below, grey above, with a black cap and yellow bill. Breeds sparsely on Namibian beaches; winters north to Gulf of Guinea. Highly sensitive to coastal development and off-road vehicles.