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Lesser Crested Tern
Thalasseus bengalensis
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Least Concern
Envergure
58,6 cm
Poids
212,25 g
Famille
Laridae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
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À propos
Lesser Crested Tern, 35–37 cm, breeds colonially on islands across the Indian Ocean and western Pacific, from Red Sea to Australia. Orange bill, black crest, grey mantle. Coastal piscivore; plunge-dives in tropical waters. Gregarious; often nests with Greater Crested Terns.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 58,6 cm | 23.1 in |
| Poids | 212,25 g | 7.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-26 days. Fledging: 30-35 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 bengalensis |
Distribution
Lesser Crested Tern has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Lesser Crested Tern endangered?
The Lesser Crested Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Lesser Crested Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-26 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
How big is the Lesser Crested Tern?
The Lesser Crested Tern has a wingspan of 58.6 cm, weight of 212.25 g.
What order and family does the Lesser Crested Tern belong to?
The Lesser Crested Tern (Thalasseus bengalensis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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