About the Saunders's Gull
Saunders's gull or Chinese black-headed gull, is a species of gull in the family Laridae. It is found in China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Macau, Russia, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are estuarine waters and intertidal marshes. As with many other gulls, it has traditionally been placed in the genus Larus, but based on phylogenetic work some have moved it to Chroicocephalus, while others argue it is sufficiently distinct for placement in the monotypic Saundersilarus. In 2023, this transfer was accepted by the International Ornithologists' Union.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Saundersilarus saundersi |
| Species Codes | saugul2, SAGU |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Saunders's Gull belong to?
The Saunders's Gull (Saundersilarus saundersi) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Saunders's Gull?
The Saunders's Gull is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Saunders's Gull?
Saunders's gull or Chinese black-headed gull, is a species of gull in the family Laridae. It is found in China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Macau, Russia, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are estuarine waters and intertidal marshes. As with many other gulls, it has traditionally been p...
Where can I report a Saunders's Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Saunders's Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code saugul2, or on iNaturalist.
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