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Saunders's Tern
Sternula saundersi
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Least Concern
Envergadura
33,6 cm
Peso
41,825 g
Familia
Laridae
Orden
Charadriiformes
Acerca de
Saunders's Tern, 22–24 cm, is a small coastal tern of the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Indian Ocean coasts. Very similar to Little Tern; separated by darker outer primaries and slightly smaller size. Piscivore; hovers and dives in shallow coastal waters and tidal mudflats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 33,6 cm | 13.2 in |
| Peso | 41,825 g | 1.48 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Laridae (Gaviotas y Charranes) |
| Genus | Sternula |
| Especies | Sternula saundersi |
Distribution
Saunders's Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Saunders's Tern endangered?
The Saunders's Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Saunders's Tern nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Saunders's Tern?
The Saunders's Tern has a wingspan of 33.6 cm, weight of 41.825 g.
What order and family does the Saunders's Tern belong to?
The Saunders's Tern (Sternula saundersi) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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