White-winged Tern
Chlidonias leucopterus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chlidonias-leucopterus"></birdfyi-bird>The White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.6 cm and a weight of 60.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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White-winged Tern, 20–23 cm, breeds in wetlands from Eastern Europe to Central Asia and winters in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Australia. Breeding male: jet-black body contrasting with white wings. Insectivore; dips over marshes and rice paddies. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 41.6 cm | 16.4 in |
| Weight | 60.5 g | 2.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 18-22 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Chlidonias |
| Species | Chlidonias leucopterus |
Distribution
White-winged Tern has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family