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Large-billed Tern
Phaetusa simplex
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Least Concern
Envergadura
58,3 cm
Peso
241,5 g
Familia
Laridae
Orden
Charadriiformes
Acerca de
Large-billed Tern, 36–38 cm, is a distinctive South American freshwater tern of major river systems including the Amazon, Paraná, and Orinoco. Bold black and white plumage with a massive yellow bill and yellow feet. Piscivore; plunge-dives from height into rivers. Resident in tropical lowlands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 58,3 cm | 23.0 in |
| Peso | 241,5 g | 8.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: NO,SC.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Laridae (Gaviotas y Charranes) |
| Genus | Phaetusa |
| Especies | Phaetusa simplex |
Distribution
Large-billed Tern has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Large-billed Tern endangered?
The Large-billed Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Large-billed Tern nest?
Nest type: NO,SC.
How big is the Large-billed Tern?
The Large-billed Tern has a wingspan of 58.3 cm, weight of 241.5 g.
What order and family does the Large-billed Tern belong to?
The Large-billed Tern (Phaetusa simplex) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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