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Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
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Least Concern
Envergadura
40,3 cm
Peso
73,15 g
Familia
Laridae
Orden
Charadriiformes
Acerca de
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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Black Tern endangered?
The Black Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Tern nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 20-23 days. Fledging: 22-25 days.
How big is the Black Tern?
The Black Tern has a wingspan of 40.3 cm, weight of 73.15 g.
What order and family does the Black Tern belong to?
The Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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