Aleutian Tern vs Forster's Tern

Onychoprion aleuticus comparado con Sterna forsteri

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Aleutian Tern Forster's Tern
Nombre científico Onychoprion aleuticus Sterna forsteri
Orden Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Familia Laridae Laridae
Estado de conservación Vulnerable Least Concern
Longitud
Envergadura 52,4 cm (20.6 in) 50,5 cm (19.9 in)
Peso 104,88 g (3.70 oz) 151,25 g (5.34 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamaño de la puesta 1-4 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Aleutian Tern only

Forster's Tern only

Ninguno

Estado de conservación

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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