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Fairy Tern
Sternula nereis
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Vulnerable
Envergure
35,6 cm
Poids
68,5 g
Famille
Laridae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
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À propos
Fairy Tern, 22–25 cm, breeds in southern Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia on sandy beaches. White and pale grey with an orange-yellow bill; delicate and buoyant in flight. Piscivore; hovers and plunge-dives in shallow coastal and estuarine waters. Vulnerable due to beach disturbance.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 35,6 cm | 14.0 in |
| Poids | 68,5 g | 2.42 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 20-25 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sternula |
| Espèces | Sternula nereis |
Distribution
Fairy Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Fairy Tern endangered?
The Fairy Tern has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Fairy Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 20-25 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.
How big is the Fairy Tern?
The Fairy Tern has a wingspan of 35.6 cm, weight of 68.5 g.
What order and family does the Fairy Tern belong to?
The Fairy Tern (Sternula nereis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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