Aleutian Tern

Onychoprion aleuticus

Order

CHARADRIIFORMES

Family

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)

Code 4

ALTE

Code 6

ONYALE

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Dagger
Eye Color: Dark brown.
Head Pattern: Capped
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: White
Nape Color: Black
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 33-38 cm (13-15 in)
Weight: 119 g (4.2 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: White, Gray
Underparts: Pale Gray
Upperparts: Dark Gray
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Strong direct flight with graceful deep wing beats often high above water., Often hovers before dipping into water for food.
Wingspan Range: 74-81 cm (29-32 in)
Wing Shape: Long-Wings, Tapered-Wings
Tail Shape: Forked Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: White
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Black

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