Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chlidonias-niger"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gaviotas y charranes), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.3 cm and a weight of 73.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Fumarel común (Chlidonias niger), 22–26 cm. En cría: plumaje negro con alas y cola grises; pico negro; patas oscuras. Fuera de cría, gris y blanco. Cría en Europa y Norteamérica; inverna en África y América del Sur. Captura insectos sobre el agua. Nidifica en vegetación flotante.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 40,3 cm | 15.9 in |
| Peso | 73,15 g | 2.58 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 20-23 days. Fledging: 22-25 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Laridae (Gaviotas y Charranes) |
| Genus | Chlidonias |
| Especies | Chlidonias niger |
Distribution
Black Tern has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Black Tern endangered?
How does the Black Tern nest?
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What order and family does the Black Tern belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family