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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 52.4 cm | 20.6 in |
| 体重 | 104.88 g | 3.70 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: NO,SC. Incubation: 22-27 days. Fledging: 26-28 days.
产卵数
1-4
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 科 | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Onychoprion |
| 物种 | Onychoprion aleuticus |
Distribution
Aleutian Tern has been recorded in 2 countries.
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