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White-cheeked Tern
Sterna repressa
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Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
48.3 cm
वजन
118.75 g
कुल
Laridae
गण
Charadriiformes
के बारे में
White-cheeked Tern, 32–34 cm, breeds around the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Indian Ocean coasts from East Africa to Pakistan. Grey above and below in breeding plumage, white cheek patch below the black cap. Piscivore; plunge-dives in coastal waters. Some movement to winter quarters in East African coasts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 48.3 cm | 19.0 in |
| वजन | 118.75 g | 4.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: SC.
अंडों की संख्या
1-3
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| कुल | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| प्रजातियां | Sterna repressa |
Distribution
White-cheeked Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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उपस्थित
Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Is the White-cheeked Tern endangered?
The White-cheeked Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-cheeked Tern nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the White-cheeked Tern?
The White-cheeked Tern has a wingspan of 48.3 cm, weight of 118.75 g.
What order and family does the White-cheeked Tern belong to?
The White-cheeked Tern (Sterna repressa) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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