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Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
40,3 cm
Berat
73,15 g
Famili
Laridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

Black Tern, 22–24 cm, breeds on freshwater marshes of North America and Eurasia. Breeding plumage: sooty black body, grey wings. Insectivore and piscivore; buoyant, dipping flight over wetlands. Migratory; winters off West African coasts and in tropical America. Declining in Europe.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 40,3 cm 15.9 in
Berat 73,15 g 2.58 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 20-23 days. Fledging: 22-25 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Chlidonias
Spesies Chlidonias niger

Distribution

Black Tern has been recorded in 8 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Black Tern endangered?
The Black Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Tern nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 20-23 days. Fledging: 22-25 days.
How big is the Black Tern?
The Black Tern has a wingspan of 40.3 cm, weight of 73.15 g.
What order and family does the Black Tern belong to?
The Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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