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Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

Least Concern
Envergadura
82,1 cm
Peso
656,0 g
Familia
Laridae
Orden
Charadriiformes

The Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gaviotas y charranes), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 82.1 cm and a weight of 656 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 82,1 cm 32.3 in
Peso 656,0 g 23.14 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 35-45 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

2-4

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas)
Familia Laridae (Gaviotas y Charranes)
Genus Hydroprogne
Especies Hydroprogne caspia

Distribution

Caspian Tern has been recorded in 9 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Caspian Tern endangered?
The Caspian Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Caspian Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 35-45 days.
How big is the Caspian Tern?
The Caspian Tern has a wingspan of 82.1 cm, weight of 656.0 g.
What order and family does the Caspian Tern belong to?
The Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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