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Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
82.1 cm
वजन
656.0 g
कुल
Laridae
गण
Charadriiformes

The Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 82.1 cm and a weight of 656 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Caspian Tern is the world's largest tern, 48–56 cm, wingspan 127–140 cm, with a massive blood-red bill. Found on all continents except Antarctica. Plunge-dives powerfully for large fish in coastal and freshwater habitats. Migratory; northern populations winter in the tropics. Loud, rasping call.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 82.1 cm 32.3 in
वजन 656.0 g 23.14 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 35-45 days.

अंडों की संख्या

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वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
कुल Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Hydroprogne
प्रजातियां Hydroprogne caspia

Distribution

Caspian Tern has been recorded in 9 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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Is the Caspian Tern endangered?
The Caspian Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Caspian Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 35-45 days.
How big is the Caspian Tern?
The Caspian Tern has a wingspan of 82.1 cm, weight of 656.0 g.
What order and family does the Caspian Tern belong to?
The Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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