Aleutian Tern vs Forster's Tern

Onychoprion aleuticus so với Sterna forsteri

Side-by-Side Comparison

Thuộc Tính Aleutian Tern Forster's Tern
Tên Khoa Học Onychoprion aleuticus Sterna forsteri
Bộ Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Họ Laridae Laridae
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn Vulnerable Least Concern
Chiều Dài
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 52,4 cm (20.6 in) 50,5 cm (19.9 in)
Khối Lượng 104,88 g (3.70 oz) 151,25 g (5.34 oz)
Chế Độ Ăn -- --
Số Trứng 1-4 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Môi Trường Sống Chung

Aleutian Tern only

Forster's Tern only

Không

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

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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