BirdUp · Species
Aleutian Tern
Onychoprion aleuticus(Baird, SF, 1869)
- Order
- CHARADRIIFORMES
- Family
- Laridae
- Genus
- Onychoprion
At a glance
The Aleutian Tern is a medium-sized bird, about 32–34 cm long, listed as Vulnerable and native to Australia.
- Size
- 32–34 cm
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
- Origin
- Native
- Commonness
- Rare
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does an Aleutian Tern look like?
The Aleutian Tern is a medium-sized bird, about 32–34 cm long and weighing 100–140 g.
The Aleutian tern is a migratory bird living in the subarctic region of the globe most of the year. It is frequently associated with the Arctic tern, which it closely resembles. While both species have a black cap, the Aleutian tern may be distinguished by its white forehead. During breeding season, the Arctic terns have bright red bills, feet, and legs while those of the Aleutian terns are black.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does an Aleutian Tern eat?
The Aleutian Tern feeds on small fish and some crustaceans., usually foraging in surface-dipping and hovering.
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