Aleutian Tern
Onychoprion aleuticus
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Vulnerable
Envergadura
52,4 cm
Peso
104,88 g
Familia
Laridae
Orden
Charadriiformes
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 52,4 cm | 20.6 in |
| Peso | 104,88 g | 3.70 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: NO,SC. Incubation: 22-27 days. Fledging: 26-28 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Laridae (Gaviotas y Charranes) |
| Genus | Onychoprion |
| Especies | Onychoprion aleuticus |
Distribution
Aleutian Tern has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Aleutian Tern endangered?
The Aleutian Tern has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Aleutian Tern nest?
Nest type: NO,SC. Incubation: 22-27 days. Fledging: 26-28 days.
How big is the Aleutian Tern?
The Aleutian Tern has a wingspan of 52.4 cm, weight of 104.88 g.
What order and family does the Aleutian Tern belong to?
The Aleutian Tern (Onychoprion aleuticus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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