Grey-backed Tern vs Saunders's Gull
Onychoprion lunatus comparé à Saundersilarus saundersi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Grey-backed Tern | Saunders's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Onychoprion lunatus | Saundersilarus saundersi |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 52,2 cm (20.6 in) | 54,8 cm (21.6 in) |
| Poids | 126,21666666666665 g (4.45 oz) | 195,0 g (6.88 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Grey-backed Tern
Vulnerable
Saunders's Gull
About These Birds
Grey-backed Tern
Grey-backed Tern, 35–37 cm, is a Pacific seabird breeding on islands from Hawaii to Micronesia and Polynesia. Pale grey back distinguishes it from the similar Bridled Tern; white below with black cap. Piscivore; surface-dips and shallow plunge-dives. Largely pelagic when not breeding.
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.