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Black-bellied Tern
Sterna acuticauda
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Endangered
Flügelspannweite
44,8 cm
Gewicht
159,5 g
Familie
Laridae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes
Über uns
Black-bellied Tern, 32–34 cm, is an Endangered freshwater tern of the Indian subcontinent, breeding on large river sandbars from Pakistan to Myanmar. Black belly contrasts with grey upperparts in breeding plumage; orange bill. Plunge-dives for small fish. Severely threatened by river modification.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 44,8 cm | 17.6 in |
| Gewicht | 159,5 g | 5.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC.
Gelegegröße
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Laridae (Möwen und Seeschwalben) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| Arten | Sterna acuticauda |
Distribution
Black-bellied Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Black-bellied Tern endangered?
The Black-bellied Tern has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Black-bellied Tern nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Black-bellied Tern?
The Black-bellied Tern has a wingspan of 44.8 cm, weight of 159.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-bellied Tern belong to?
The Black-bellied Tern (Sterna acuticauda) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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