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Elegant Tern
Thalasseus elegans
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
59.3 cm
Weight
236.16666666666666 g
Family
Laridae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Elegant Tern, 39–43 cm, breeds in a few large colonies on islands off Baja California and winters along Pacific coasts of South America. Long, drooping orange bill, shaggy black crest. Piscivore; dependent on Northern Anchovy and Pacific Sardine. Near Threatened; highly colonial breeder.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 59.3 cm | 23.3 in |
| Weight | 236.16666666666666 g | 8.33 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 25 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Thalasseus |
| Species | Thalasseus elegans |
Distribution
Elegant Tern has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Elegant Tern endangered?
The Elegant Tern has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Elegant Tern nest?
Incubation: 25 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
How big is the Elegant Tern?
The Elegant Tern has a wingspan of 59.3 cm, weight of 236.16666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Elegant Tern belong to?
The Elegant Tern (Thalasseus elegans) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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