Aleutian Tern vs Forster's Tern

Onychoprion aleuticus से तुलना Sterna forsteri

Side-by-Side Comparison

विशेषता Aleutian Tern Forster's Tern
वैज्ञानिक नाम Onychoprion aleuticus Sterna forsteri
गण Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
कुल Laridae Laridae
संरक्षण स्थिति Vulnerable Least Concern
लंबाई
पंखों का फैलाव 52.4 cm (20.6 in) 50.5 cm (19.9 in)
वजन 104.88 g (3.70 oz) 151.25 g (5.34 oz)
आहार -- --
अंडों की संख्या 1-4 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

साझा आवास

Aleutian Tern only

Forster's Tern only

कोई नहीं

संरक्षण स्थिति

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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