Black-fronted Tern
Chlidonias albostriatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chlidonias-albostriatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-fronted Tern (Chlidonias albostriatus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 47.9 cm and a weight of 93 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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حول
Black-fronted Tern, 27–30 cm, is Endemic and Near Threatened, breeding on South Island New Zealand river shingle beds. Orange bill, blue-grey body, black cap; juveniles brownish. Piscivore and insectivore; hovers and dips over braided rivers. Winters on nearby North Island and Australian coasts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 47,9 cm | 18.9 in |
| الوزن | 93,0 g | 3.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-23 days.
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التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Chlidonias |
| الأنواع | Chlidonias albostriatus |
Distribution
Black-fronted Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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