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River Tern
Sterna aurantia
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Vulnerable
Envergadura
52,4 cm
Peso
187,5 g
Familia
Laridae
Orden
Charadriiformes
Acerca de
River Tern, 38–43 cm, is a large freshwater tern of South and Southeast Asia, found along major rivers from Pakistan to Thailand. Yellow-orange bill, grey back, black cap in breeding plumage. Piscivore; plunge-dives into clear river water. Near Threatened due to river sand-mining and disturbance.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 52,4 cm | 20.6 in |
| Peso | 187,5 g | 6.61 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-19 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familia | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| Especies | Sterna aurantia |
Distribution
River Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the River Tern endangered?
The River Tern has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the River Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-19 days.
How big is the River Tern?
The River Tern has a wingspan of 52.4 cm, weight of 187.5 g.
What order and family does the River Tern belong to?
The River Tern (Sterna aurantia) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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