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Saunders's Tern
Sternula saundersi
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Least Concern
Wingspan
33.6 cm
Weight
41.825 g
Family
Laridae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Saunders's Tern, 22–24 cm, is a small coastal tern of the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Indian Ocean coasts. Very similar to Little Tern; separated by darker outer primaries and slightly smaller size. Piscivore; hovers and dives in shallow coastal waters and tidal mudflats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 33.6 cm | 13.2 in |
| Weight | 41.825 g | 1.48 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sternula |
| Species | Sternula saundersi |
Distribution
Saunders's Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Saunders's Tern endangered?
The Saunders's Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Saunders's Tern nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Saunders's Tern?
The Saunders's Tern has a wingspan of 33.6 cm, weight of 41.825 g.
What order and family does the Saunders's Tern belong to?
The Saunders's Tern (Sternula saundersi) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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