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Damara Tern
Sternula balaenarum
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
33,9 cm
Gewicht
50,675 g
Familie
Laridae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes
Über uns
Damara Tern, 22–24 cm, is a Vulnerable tern endemic to the Namibian and South African coast. White below, grey above, with a black cap and yellow bill. Breeds sparsely on Namibian beaches; winters north to Gulf of Guinea. Highly sensitive to coastal development and off-road vehicles.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 33,9 cm | 13.3 in |
| Gewicht | 50,675 g | 1.79 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-22 days. Fledging: 20 days.
Gelegegröße
1-2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Laridae (Möwen und Seeschwalben) |
| Genus | Sternula |
| Arten | Sternula balaenarum |
Distribution
Damara 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 Damara Tern endangered?
The Damara Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Damara Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-22 days. Fledging: 20 days.
How big is the Damara Tern?
The Damara Tern has a wingspan of 33.9 cm, weight of 50.675 g.
What order and family does the Damara Tern belong to?
The Damara Tern (Sternula balaenarum) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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