Aleutian Tern vs Forster's Tern

Onychoprion aleuticus dibandingkan dengan Sterna forsteri

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Aleutian Tern Forster's Tern
Nama Ilmiah Onychoprion aleuticus Sterna forsteri
Ordo Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famili Laridae Laridae
Status Konservasi Vulnerable Least Concern
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 52,4 cm (20.6 in) 50,5 cm (19.9 in)
Berat 104,88 g (3.70 oz) 151,25 g (5.34 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 1-4 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Aleutian Tern only

Forster's Tern only

None

Status Konservasi

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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