Aleutian Tern vs Large-billed Tern

Onychoprion aleuticus comparé à Phaetusa simplex

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Aleutian Tern Large-billed Tern
Nom scientifique Onychoprion aleuticus Phaetusa simplex
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Laridae Laridae
Statut de conservation Vulnerable Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 52,4 cm (20.6 in) 58,3 cm (23.0 in)
Poids 104,88 g (3.70 oz) 241,5 g (8.52 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-4 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aleutian Tern only

Large-billed Tern only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable

Aleutian Tern

Least Concern

Large-billed 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.

Large-billed Tern

Large-billed Tern, 36–38 cm, is a distinctive South American freshwater tern of major river systems including the Amazon, Paraná, and Orinoco. Bold black and white plumage with a massive yellow bill and yellow feet. Piscivore; plunge-dives from height into rivers. Resident in tropical lowlands.

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