Roseate Tern
Sterna dougallii
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Roseate Tern, 33–36 cm, is a globally distributed but declining species, breeding on both sides of the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Pacific. Nearly white with a rosy flush to breast in spring, very long tail streamers, and mostly black bill. Plunge-dives for small fish. Endangered in parts of range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 44,8 cm | 17.6 in |
| Poids | 114,33333333333333 g | 4.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-26 days. Fledging: 23-30 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| Espèces | Sterna dougallii |
Distribution
Roseate Tern has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family