Snowy-crowned Tern
Sterna trudeaui
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sterna-trudeaui"></birdfyi-bird>The Snowy-crowned Tern (Sterna trudeaui) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gaviotas y charranes), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 51.2 cm and a weight of 149.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Snowy-crowned Tern, 33–35 cm, breeds along the Atlantic coasts of Argentina and Uruguay, wintering north to southern Brazil. White crown with black post-ocular mark (unlike a full black cap), yellow-tipped red bill. Coastal and estuarine piscivore; plunge-dives for small fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 51,2 cm | 20.2 in |
| Peso | 149,75 g | 5.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Laridae (Gaviotas y Charranes) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| Especies | Sterna trudeaui |
Distribution
Snowy-crowned Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family