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Cabot's Tern
Thalasseus acuflavidus
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Not Evaluated
Poids
220,25 g
Famille
Laridae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
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À propos
Cabot's Tern, 36–41 cm, closely resembles Sandwich Tern and was recently split; breeds along Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America, wintering to South America. Black cap, yellow-tipped black bill. Coastal piscivore; plunge-dives in shallow bays and lagoons.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 220,25 g | 7.77 oz |
Habitat & Range
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-29 days. Fledging: 27-29 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Thalasseus |
| Espèces | Thalasseus acuflavidus |
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Foire aux questions
How does the Cabot's Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-29 days. Fledging: 27-29 days.
How big is the Cabot's Tern?
The Cabot's Tern has a weight of 220.25 g.
What order and family does the Cabot's Tern belong to?
The Cabot's Tern (Thalasseus acuflavidus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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