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Royal Tern
Thalasseus maximus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
72,7 cm
Peso
402,3333333333333 g
Familia
Laridae
Orden
Charadriiformes
Acerca de
Royal Tern, 45–50 cm, is a large, powerful tern of American and West African coasts. Orange bill, shaggy black crest (full only briefly in spring), pale grey mantle. Piscivore; plunge-dives from 10 m for mullet and menhaden. Nests in dense colonies; often seen loafing on beaches year-round.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 72,7 cm | 28.6 in |
| Peso | 402,3333333333333 g | 14.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-35 days. Fledging: 28-35 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 | Thalasseus |
| Especies | Thalasseus maximus |
Distribution
Royal Tern has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Royal Tern endangered?
The Royal Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Royal Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-35 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
How big is the Royal Tern?
The Royal Tern has a wingspan of 72.7 cm, weight of 402.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Royal Tern belong to?
The Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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