Large-billed Tern
Phaetusa simplex
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phaetusa-simplex"></birdfyi-bird>The Large-billed Tern (Phaetusa simplex) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 58.3 cm and a weight of 241.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Large-billed Tern, 36–38 cm, is a distinctive South American freshwater tern of major river systems including the Amazon, Paraná, and Orinoco. Bold black and white plumage with a massive yellow bill and yellow feet. Piscivore; plunge-dives from height into rivers. Resident in tropical lowlands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 58.3 cm | 23.0 in |
| Weight | 241.5 g | 8.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO,SC.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Phaetusa |
| Species | Phaetusa simplex |
Distribution
Large-billed Tern has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family