Aleutian Tern vs River Tern

Onychoprion aleuticus comparé à Sterna aurantia

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Aleutian Tern River Tern
Nom scientifique Onychoprion aleuticus Sterna aurantia
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Laridae Laridae
Statut de conservation Vulnerable Vulnerable
Longueur
Envergure 52,4 cm (20.6 in) 52,4 cm (20.6 in)
Poids 104,88 g (3.70 oz) 187,5 g (6.61 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-4 3-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aleutian Tern only

River Tern only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable

Aleutian Tern

Vulnerable

River 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.

River Tern

River Tern, 38–43 cm, is a large freshwater tern of South and Southeast Asia, found along major rivers from Pakistan to Thailand. Yellow-orange bill, grey back, black cap in breeding plumage. Piscivore; plunge-dives into clear river water. Near Threatened due to river sand-mining and disturbance.

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