Aleutian Tern vs White-fronted Tern

Onychoprion aleuticus в сравнении с Sterna striata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Aleutian Tern White-fronted Tern
Научное название Onychoprion aleuticus Sterna striata
Отряд Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Семейство Laridae Laridae
Охранный статус Vulnerable Near Threatened
Длина
Размах крыльев 52,4 cm (20.6 in) 54,8 cm (21.6 in)
Масса 104,88 g (3.70 oz) 131,5 g (4.64 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1-4 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Aleutian Tern only

White-fronted Tern only

Нет

Охранный статус

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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