Atlantic White Tern
Gygis alba
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के बारे में
Atlantic White Tern: 28–33 cm, wingspan 76–87 cm, ethereally white seabird with blue-grey bill, blue orbital ring, and large dark eyes. Breeds on tropical Atlantic islands including Ascension and Saint Helena; related species widespread across the Indo-Pacific. Nests on bare branches with no nest material. Feeds on small fish near the surface.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 50.4 cm | 19.8 in |
| वजन | 138.0 g | 4.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 21-41 days. Fledging: 31-75 days.
अंडों की संख्या
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वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| कुल | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Gygis |
| प्रजातियां | Gygis alba |
Distribution
Atlantic White Tern has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family