Aleutian Tern vs Kerguelen Tern

Onychoprion aleuticus dibandingkan dengan Sterna virgata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Aleutian Tern Kerguelen Tern
Nama Ilmiah Onychoprion aleuticus Sterna virgata
Ordo Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famili Laridae Laridae
Status Konservasi Vulnerable Near Threatened
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 52,4 cm (20.6 in) 50,0 cm (19.7 in)
Berat 104,88 g (3.70 oz) 127,5 g (4.50 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 1-4 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Aleutian Tern only

Kerguelen Tern only

None

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable

Aleutian Tern

Near Threatened

Kerguelen 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.

Kerguelen Tern

Kerguelen Tern, 31–33 cm, is restricted to a handful of sub-Antarctic islands including Kerguelen and Crozet. Darker grey than Antarctic Tern, with reddish bill. Piscivore and invertivore; forages in kelp beds and coastal waters. Near Threatened; small, isolated population vulnerable to introduced predators.

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