Aleutian Tern vs White-fronted Tern

Onychoprion aleuticus مقارنةً بـ Sterna striata

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Aleutian Tern White-fronted Tern
الاسم العلمي Onychoprion aleuticus Sterna striata
الرتبة Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
الفصيلة Laridae Laridae
حالة الحفاظ Vulnerable Near Threatened
الطول
طول الجناح 52,4 cm (20.6 in) 54,8 cm (21.6 in)
الوزن 104,88 g (3.70 oz) 131,5 g (4.64 oz)
النظام الغذائي -- --
عدد البيض في الوضع 1-4 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

Aleutian Tern only

White-fronted Tern only

بلا

حالة الحفاظ

Vulnerable

Aleutian Tern

Near Threatened

White-fronted Tern

About These Birds

Aleutian Tern

Aleutian Tern, 32–34 cm, breeds colonially in Alaska and Russian Far East, wintering in Southeast Asian waters — one of the most poorly tracked migrations among seabirds. Dark grey above, white below, black cap with white forehead. Piscivore; dives for small fish. Near Threatened.

White-fronted Tern

White-fronted Tern, 35–43 cm, is New Zealand's most common tern, breeding on coastal and riverine sites throughout the islands. White forehead contrasts with black cap; orange-red bill. Piscivore; hovers and plunge-dives in coastal waters and off river mouths. Winters on Australian coasts.

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