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White-winged Tern
Chlidonias leucopterus
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
41,6 cm
Gewicht
60,5 g
Familie
Laridae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes
Über uns
White-winged Tern, 20–23 cm, breeds in wetlands from Eastern Europe to Central Asia and winters in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Australia. Breeding male: jet-black body contrasting with white wings. Insectivore; dips over marshes and rice paddies. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 41,6 cm | 16.4 in |
| Gewicht | 60,5 g | 2.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 18-22 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.
Gelegegröße
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Laridae (Möwen und Seeschwalben) |
| Genus | Chlidonias |
| Arten | Chlidonias leucopterus |
Distribution
White-winged Tern has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the White-winged Tern endangered?
The White-winged Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-winged Tern nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 18-22 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.
How big is the White-winged Tern?
The White-winged Tern has a wingspan of 41.6 cm, weight of 60.5 g.
What order and family does the White-winged Tern belong to?
The White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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