South American Tern
Sterna hirundinacea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sterna-hirundinacea"></birdfyi-bird>The South American Tern (Sterna hirundinacea) 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 190.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
South American Tern, 40–44 cm, is the largest South American tern, breeding from Peru around Cape Horn to southeastern Brazil. Red bill, grey mantle, black cap. Pelagic and coastal piscivore; strong plunge-diver. Movements poorly known; some populations may migrate north along both coasts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 59.3 cm | 23.3 in |
| वजन | 190.25 g | 6.71 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-23 days. Fledging: 27 days.
अंडों की संख्या
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वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| कुल | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| प्रजातियां | Sterna hirundinacea |
Distribution
South American Tern has been recorded in 3 countries.
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