Australian Gull-billed Tern
Gelochelidon macrotarsa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gelochelidon-macrotarsa"></birdfyi-bird>The Australian Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon macrotarsa) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gaviotas y charranes), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 61.1 cm and a weight of 246.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Australian Gull-billed Tern, 38–42 cm, is a large, heavy-billed tern endemic to Australia, breeding in arid inland wetlands. Pale grey above, white below, with a robust black bill. Takes insects, small reptiles, and crabs rather than diving for fish. Nomadic in response to inland rainfall.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 61,1 cm | 24.1 in |
| Peso | 246,66666666666666 g | 8.70 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 16 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 | Gelochelidon |
| Especies | Gelochelidon macrotarsa |
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family