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Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
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Least Concern
Envergure
50,5 cm
Poids
151,25 g
Famille
Laridae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
Forster's Tern, 33–36 cm, breeds in interior North American marshes and winters along both US coasts and into Mexico. Distinctive frosted silver upperparts and orange-based bill. In non-breeding plumage, shows a black eye-mask. Piscivore; hovers and plunge-dives in coastal bays and lagoons.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 50,5 cm | 19.9 in |
| Poids | 151,25 g | 5.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-26 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| Espèces | Sterna forsteri |
Distribution
Forster's Tern has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Forster's Tern endangered?
The Forster's Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Forster's Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-26 days.
How big is the Forster's Tern?
The Forster's Tern has a wingspan of 50.5 cm, weight of 151.25 g.
What order and family does the Forster's Tern belong to?
The Forster's Tern (Sterna forsteri) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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