Aleutian Tern
Onychoprion aleuticus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="onychoprion-aleuticus"></birdfyi-bird>The Aleutian Tern (Onychoprion aleuticus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 52.4 cm and a weight of 104.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Hakkında
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 52,4 cm | 20.6 in |
| Ağırlık | 104,88 g | 3.70 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: NO,SC. Incubation: 22-27 days. Fledging: 26-28 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
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Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Onychoprion |
| Türler | Onychoprion aleuticus |
Distribution
Aleutian Tern has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Other species in the Laridae family