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Black-fronted Tern
Chlidonias albostriatus
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Endangered
Flügelspannweite
47,9 cm
Gewicht
93,0 g
Familie
Laridae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes
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Über uns
Black-fronted Tern, 27–30 cm, is Endemic and Near Threatened, breeding on South Island New Zealand river shingle beds. Orange bill, blue-grey body, black cap; juveniles brownish. Piscivore and insectivore; hovers and dips over braided rivers. Winters on nearby North Island and Australian coasts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 47,9 cm | 18.9 in |
| Gewicht | 93,0 g | 3.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-23 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Laridae (Möwen und Seeschwalben) |
| Genus | Chlidonias |
| Arten | Chlidonias albostriatus |
Distribution
Black-fronted Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Black-fronted Tern endangered?
The Black-fronted Tern has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Black-fronted Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-23 days.
How big is the Black-fronted Tern?
The Black-fronted Tern has a wingspan of 47.9 cm, weight of 93.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-fronted Tern belong to?
The Black-fronted Tern (Chlidonias albostriatus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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