Black-naped Tern
Sterna sumatrana
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sterna-sumatrana"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-naped Tern (Sterna sumatrana) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43.1 cm and a weight of 103.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
Black-naped Tern, 30–32 cm, breeds on tropical Indo-Pacific coral islands from the Maldives to Polynesia. White overall with a narrow black nape band connecting the black lores — a delicate, elegant pattern. Piscivore; surface-dips and shallow dives in clear tropical waters over reefs.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 43.1 cm | 17.0 in |
| वजन | 103.75 g | 3.66 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-23 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 sumatrana |
Distribution
Black-naped Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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