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Bridled Tern
Onychoprion anaethetus
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
54,7 cm
الوزن
129,13333333333333 g
الفصيلة
Laridae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes
حول
Bridled Tern, 30–32 cm, breeds on tropical islands across the Indo-Pacific and Atlantic. Dark brownish-black above with a white forehead stripe extending behind the eye — the diagnostic 'bridle'. Pelagic outside breeding; piscivore, takes fish and squid at the surface.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 54,7 cm | 21.5 in |
| الوزن | 129,13333333333333 g | 4.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 50-65 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Onychoprion |
| الأنواع | Onychoprion anaethetus |
Distribution
Bridled Tern has been recorded in 7 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Bridled Tern endangered?
The Bridled Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bridled Tern nest?
Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 50-65 days.
How big is the Bridled Tern?
The Bridled Tern has a wingspan of 54.7 cm, weight of 129.13333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Bridled Tern belong to?
The Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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