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Bridled Tern
Onychoprion anaethetus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
54,7 cm
Peso
129,13333333333333 g
Familia
Laridae
Orden
Charadriiformes
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Bridled Tern, 30–32 cm, breeds on tropical islands across the Indo-Pacific and Atlantic. Dark brownish-black above with a white forehead stripe extending behind the eye — the diagnostic 'bridle'. Pelagic outside breeding; piscivore, takes fish and squid at the surface.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 54,7 cm | 21.5 in |
| Peso | 129,13333333333333 g | 4.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 50-65 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Laridae (Gaviotas y Charranes) |
| Genus | Onychoprion |
| Especies | Onychoprion anaethetus |
Distribution
Bridled Tern has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Bridled Tern endangered?
The Bridled Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bridled Tern nest?
Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 50-65 days.
How big is the Bridled Tern?
The Bridled Tern has a wingspan of 54.7 cm, weight of 129.13333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Bridled Tern belong to?
The Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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