Aleutian Tern vs Forster's Tern

Onychoprion aleuticus comparado com Sterna forsteri

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Aleutian Tern Forster's Tern
Nome científico Onychoprion aleuticus Sterna forsteri
Ordem Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Família Laridae Laridae
Estado de conservação Vulnerable Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 52,4 cm (20.6 in) 50,5 cm (19.9 in)
Peso 104,88 g (3.70 oz) 151,25 g (5.34 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura 1-4 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Aleutian Tern only

Forster's Tern only

Nenhum

Estado de conservação

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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