Aleutian Tern vs Least Tern

Onychoprion aleuticus dibandingkan dengan Sternula antillarum

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Aleutian Tern Least Tern
Nama Ilmiah Onychoprion aleuticus Sternula antillarum
Ordo Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famili Laridae Laridae
Status Konservasi Vulnerable Least Concern
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 52,4 cm (20.6 in) 33,0 cm (13.0 in)
Berat 104,88 g (3.70 oz) 46,75 g (1.65 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 1-4 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Aleutian Tern only

Least Tern only

None

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable

Aleutian Tern

Least Concern

Least 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.

Least Tern

Least Tern is North America's smallest tern, 22–24 cm, breeding on sandy beaches and river sandbars from the Atlantic coast to the interior. Endangered (interior subspecies). Yellow bill, white forehead, grey upperparts. Hovers and plunge-dives for small fish in coastal and riverine habitats.

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