Saunders's Gull
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Larus saundersi (Swinhoe, 1871, Amoy, China) |
The Saunders's Gull (Larus saundersi) is a species of gull in the Laridae family. It is found in China, Hong Kong, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Macau, Russia, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are estuarine waters and intertidal marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss. One of its few remaining strongholds are the Yancheng Coastal Wetlands, which hosts about 20% of the world's population.
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- BirdLife International 2006. Larus saundersi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007.