Aleutian Tern vs Forster's Tern

Onychoprion aleuticus verglichen mit Sterna forsteri

Side-by-Side Comparison

Merkmal Aleutian Tern Forster's Tern
Wissenschaftlicher Name Onychoprion aleuticus Sterna forsteri
Ordnung Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Familie Laridae Laridae
Erhaltungsstatus Vulnerable Least Concern
Länge
Flügelspannweite 52,4 cm (20.6 in) 50,5 cm (19.9 in)
Gewicht 104,88 g (3.70 oz) 151,25 g (5.34 oz)
Ernährung -- --
Gelegegröße 1-4 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Gemeinsame Lebensräume

Aleutian Tern only

Forster's Tern only

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Erhaltungsstatus

Vulnerable

Aleutian Tern

Least Concern

Forster's 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.

Forster's Tern

Forster's Tern, 33–36 cm, breeds in interior North American marshes and winters along both US coasts and into Mexico. Distinctive frosted silver upperparts and orange-based bill. In non-breeding plumage, shows a black eye-mask. Piscivore; hovers and plunge-dives in coastal bays and lagoons.

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