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South American Tern

Sterna hirundinacea

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
59.3 cm
वजन
190.25 g
कुल
Laridae
गण
Charadriiformes

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

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the South American Tern endangered?
The South American Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the South American Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-23 days. Fledging: 27 days.
How big is the South American Tern?
The South American Tern has a wingspan of 59.3 cm, weight of 190.25 g.
What order and family does the South American Tern belong to?
The South American Tern (Sterna hirundinacea) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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