Species details

Aleutian Tern

Onychoprion aleuticus

Onychoprion aleuticus
Onychoprion aleuticus
Onychoprion aleuticus

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In breeding plumage, the Aleutian tern has a black crown and nape and eye-stripe, which becomes paler in winter. It can be recognised by its black trailing edge on underwing secondaries (i.e. the tip of the rear flight feathers closest to the bird’s body).


Abundance
Rare


Chinese Name
白腰燕鸥


Habitat
Wetland


Malay Name
Burung Camar Aleutian


Tamil name
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