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Greater Crested Tern

Thalasseus bergii

Least Concern
طول الجناح
71,6 cm
الوزن
367,75 g
الفصيلة
Laridae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes

حول

Greater Crested Tern, 43–48 cm, is the largest crested tern of the Indo-Pacific, breeding from South Africa to Japan and Australia. Yellow-green bill, prominent black crest, grey back. Colonial breeder on sand islands; plunge-dives for fish. Partially migratory; disperses across Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 71,6 cm 28.2 in
الوزن 367,75 g 12.97 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-30 days. Fledging: 38-40 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

1-3

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
الفصيلة Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Thalasseus
الأنواع Thalasseus bergii

Distribution

Greater Crested Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Greater Crested Tern endangered?
The Greater Crested Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Greater Crested Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-30 days. Fledging: 38-40 days.
How big is the Greater Crested Tern?
The Greater Crested Tern has a wingspan of 71.6 cm, weight of 367.75 g.
What order and family does the Greater Crested Tern belong to?
The Greater Crested Tern (Thalasseus bergii) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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