Whiskered Tern
Chlidonias hybrida
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chlidonias-hybrida"></birdfyi-bird>The Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46.4 cm and a weight of 84.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Whiskered Tern, 23–25 cm, is a marsh tern breeding from Europe and Africa to Asia and Australia. Breeding plumage: dark grey below, black cap, red bill. Forages over freshwater marshes, dipping for insects and small fish. Short-distance migrant; winters in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 46.4 cm | 18.3 in |
| Weight | 84.5 g | 2.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: O,PL. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 23 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Chlidonias |
| Species | Chlidonias hybrida |
Distribution
Whiskered Tern has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family