Sandwich Tern
Thalasseus sandvicensis
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À propos
Sandwich Tern, 36–41 cm, is a widespread coastal tern breeding from Western Europe and the Caspian Sea to the Caribbean. Black cap with shaggy crest, slender black bill with a yellow tip. Plunge-dives forcefully for sand eels and sprats. Strongly migratory; European birds winter to West Africa.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 57,7 cm | 22.7 in |
| Poids | 223,5 g | 7.88 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
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 sandvicensis |
Distribution
Sandwich Tern has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Foire aux questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family