Snowy-crowned Tern
Sterna trudeaui
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sterna-trudeaui"></birdfyi-bird>The Snowy-crowned Tern (Sterna trudeaui) is a bird species in the family Laridae (möwen und seeschwalben), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 51.2 cm and a weight of 149.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Snowy-crowned Tern, 33–35 cm, breeds along the Atlantic coasts of Argentina and Uruguay, wintering north to southern Brazil. White crown with black post-ocular mark (unlike a full black cap), yellow-tipped red bill. Coastal and estuarine piscivore; plunge-dives for small fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 51,2 cm | 20.2 in |
| Gewicht | 149,75 g | 5.28 oz |
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL.
Gelegegröße
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Laridae (Möwen und Seeschwalben) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| Arten | Sterna trudeaui |
Distribution
Snowy-crowned Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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