Chinese Crested Tern
Thalasseus bernsteini
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<birdfyi-bird slug="thalasseus-bernsteini"></birdfyi-bird>The Chinese Crested Tern (Thalasseus bernsteini) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 63.8 cm and a weight of 280 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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Chinese Crested Tern is Critically Endangered, fewer than 50 individuals known. Breeding sites on small rocky islands off eastern China; winters in Southeast Asia. Orange bill with yellow tip, black crest. Extremely similar to Greater Crested Tern; often overlooked in mixed colonies. Piscivore; plunge-dives.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 63.8 cm | 25.1 in |
| Weight | 280.0 g | 9.88 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 31-35 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Thalasseus |
| Species | Thalasseus bernsteini |
Distribution
Chinese Crested Tern has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family