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White-cheeked Tern
Sterna repressa
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Least Concern
Envergadura
48,3 cm
Peso
118,75 g
Familia
Laridae
Orden
Charadriiformes
Acerca de
White-cheeked Tern, 32–34 cm, breeds around the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Indian Ocean coasts from East Africa to Pakistan. Grey above and below in breeding plumage, white cheek patch below the black cap. Piscivore; plunge-dives in coastal waters. Some movement to winter quarters in East African coasts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 48,3 cm | 19.0 in |
| Peso | 118,75 g | 4.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familia | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| Especies | Sterna repressa |
Distribution
White-cheeked Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the White-cheeked Tern endangered?
The White-cheeked Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-cheeked Tern nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the White-cheeked Tern?
The White-cheeked Tern has a wingspan of 48.3 cm, weight of 118.75 g.
What order and family does the White-cheeked Tern belong to?
The White-cheeked Tern (Sterna repressa) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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