Lava Gull vs Saunders's Gull
Larus fuliginosus comparé à Saundersilarus saundersi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Lava Gull | Saunders's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Larus fuliginosus | Saundersilarus saundersi |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 68,2 cm (26.9 in) | 54,8 cm (21.6 in) |
| Poids | 380,0 g (13.40 oz) | 195,0 g (6.88 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-2 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Lava Gull
Vulnerable
Saunders's Gull
About These Birds
Lava Gull
Lava Gull, 52–55 cm, is the world's rarest gull — only ~800–1,000 individuals exist, all on the Galápagos Islands. Sooty grey overall, white eyelids, red bill and feet. Scavenges at fishing ports and seal colonies; omnivore. Restricted range makes it highly vulnerable to any environmental change.
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.