Aleutian Tern vs Forster's Tern

Onychoprion aleuticus в сравнении с Sterna forsteri

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Aleutian Tern Forster's Tern
Научное название Onychoprion aleuticus Sterna forsteri
Отряд Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Семейство Laridae Laridae
Охранный статус Vulnerable Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 52,4 cm (20.6 in) 50,5 cm (19.9 in)
Масса 104,88 g (3.70 oz) 151,25 g (5.34 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1-4 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Aleutian Tern only

Forster's Tern only

Нет

Охранный статус

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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