Elegant Tern
Thalasseus elegans
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<birdfyi-bird slug="thalasseus-elegans"></birdfyi-bird>The Elegant Tern (Thalasseus elegans) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 59.3 cm and a weight of 236.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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À propos
Elegant Tern, 39–43 cm, breeds in a few large colonies on islands off Baja California and winters along Pacific coasts of South America. Long, drooping orange bill, shaggy black crest. Piscivore; dependent on Northern Anchovy and Pacific Sardine. Near Threatened; highly colonial breeder.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 59,3 cm | 23.3 in |
| Poids | 236,16666666666666 g | 8.33 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 25 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 elegans |
Distribution
Elegant Tern has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family