Aleutian Tern vs White-fronted Tern

Onychoprion aleuticus comparado com Sterna striata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Aleutian Tern White-fronted Tern
Nome científico Onychoprion aleuticus Sterna striata
Ordem Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Família Laridae Laridae
Estado de conservação Vulnerable Near Threatened
Comprimento
Envergadura 52,4 cm (20.6 in) 54,8 cm (21.6 in)
Peso 104,88 g (3.70 oz) 131,5 g (4.64 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura 1-4 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Aleutian Tern only

White-fronted Tern only

Nenhum

Estado de conservação

Vulnerable

Aleutian Tern

Near Threatened

White-fronted 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.

White-fronted Tern

White-fronted Tern, 35–43 cm, is New Zealand's most common tern, breeding on coastal and riverine sites throughout the islands. White forehead contrasts with black cap; orange-red bill. Piscivore; hovers and plunge-dives in coastal waters and off river mouths. Winters on Australian coasts.

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