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Grey-backed Tern
Onychoprion lunatus
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
52,2 cm
Gewicht
126,21666666666665 g
Familie
Laridae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes
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Über uns
Grey-backed Tern, 35–37 cm, is a Pacific seabird breeding on islands from Hawaii to Micronesia and Polynesia. Pale grey back distinguishes it from the similar Bridled Tern; white below with black cap. Piscivore; surface-dips and shallow plunge-dives. Largely pelagic when not breeding.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 52,2 cm | 20.6 in |
| Gewicht | 126,21666666666665 g | 4.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-35 days. Fledging: 35 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Laridae (Möwen und Seeschwalben) |
| Genus | Onychoprion |
| Arten | Onychoprion lunatus |
Distribution
Grey-backed 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 Grey-backed Tern endangered?
The Grey-backed Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey-backed Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-35 days. Fledging: 35 days.
How big is the Grey-backed Tern?
The Grey-backed Tern has a wingspan of 52.2 cm, weight of 126.21666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Grey-backed Tern belong to?
The Grey-backed Tern (Onychoprion lunatus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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