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Whiskered Tern
Chlidonias hybrida
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Least Concern
Envergure
46,4 cm
Poids
84,5 g
Famille
Laridae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
Whiskered Tern, 23–25 cm, is a marsh tern breeding from Europe and Africa to Asia and Australia. Breeding plumage: dark grey below, black cap, red bill. Forages over freshwater marshes, dipping for insects and small fish. Short-distance migrant; winters in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 46,4 cm | 18.3 in |
| Poids | 84,5 g | 2.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: O,PL. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 23 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Chlidonias |
| Espèces | Chlidonias hybrida |
Distribution
Whiskered Tern has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Whiskered Tern endangered?
The Whiskered Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Whiskered Tern nest?
Nest type: O,PL. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 23 days.
How big is the Whiskered Tern?
The Whiskered Tern has a wingspan of 46.4 cm, weight of 84.5 g.
What order and family does the Whiskered Tern belong to?
The Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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