Aleutian Tern

Aleutian Tern

Onychoprion aleuticus

Vulnerable
पंखों का फैलाव
52.4 cm
वजन
104.88 g
कुल
Laridae
गण
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
पंखों का फैलाव 52.4 cm 20.6 in
वजन 104.88 g 3.70 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: NO,SC. Incubation: 22-27 days. Fledging: 26-28 days.

अंडों की संख्या

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वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
कुल Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Onychoprion
प्रजातियां Onychoprion aleuticus

Distribution

Aleutian Tern has been recorded in 2 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

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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