Aleutian Tern vs Least Tern

Onychoprion aleuticus comparado com Sternula antillarum

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Aleutian Tern Least Tern
Nome científico Onychoprion aleuticus Sternula antillarum
Ordem Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Família Laridae Laridae
Estado de conservação Vulnerable Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 52,4 cm (20.6 in) 33,0 cm (13.0 in)
Peso 104,88 g (3.70 oz) 46,75 g (1.65 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura 1-4 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Aleutian Tern only

Least Tern only

Nenhum

Estado de conservação

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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