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White-fronted Tern
Sterna striata
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Near Threatened
पंखों का फैलाव
54.8 cm
वजन
131.5 g
कुल
Laridae
गण
Charadriiformes
के बारे में
White-fronted Tern, 35–43 cm, is New Zealand's most common tern, breeding on coastal and riverine sites throughout the islands. White forehead contrasts with black cap; orange-red bill. Piscivore; hovers and plunge-dives in coastal waters and off river mouths. Winters on Australian coasts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 54.8 cm | 21.6 in |
| वजन | 131.5 g | 4.64 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: SC. Fledging: 29-35 days.
अंडों की संख्या
1-2
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| कुल | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| प्रजातियां | Sterna striata |
Distribution
White-fronted 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-fronted Tern endangered?
The White-fronted Tern has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the White-fronted Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Fledging: 29-35 days.
How big is the White-fronted Tern?
The White-fronted Tern has a wingspan of 54.8 cm, weight of 131.5 g.
What order and family does the White-fronted Tern belong to?
The White-fronted Tern (Sterna striata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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