White-fronted Tern
Sterna striata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sterna-striata"></birdfyi-bird>The White-fronted Tern (Sterna striata) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gaviotas y charranes), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 54.8 cm and a weight of 131.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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White-fronted Tern, 35–43 cm, is New Zealand's most common tern, breeding on coastal and riverine sites throughout the islands. White forehead contrasts with black cap; orange-red bill. Piscivore; hovers and plunge-dives in coastal waters and off river mouths. Winters on Australian coasts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 54,8 cm | 21.6 in |
| Peso | 131,5 g | 4.64 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Fledging: 29-35 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Laridae (Gaviotas y Charranes) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| Especies | Sterna striata |
Distribution
White-fronted Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family