Australian Gull-billed Tern

Australian Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon macrotarsa

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
61,1 cm
Berat
246,66666666666666 g
Famili
Laridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes
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Australian Gull-billed Tern, 38–42 cm, is a large, heavy-billed tern endemic to Australia, breeding in arid inland wetlands. Pale grey above, white below, with a robust black bill. Takes insects, small reptiles, and crabs rather than diving for fish. Nomadic in response to inland rainfall.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 61,1 cm 24.1 in
Berat 246,66666666666666 g 8.70 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 16 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Taksonomi

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

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Australian Gull-billed Tern endangered?
The Australian Gull-billed Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australian Gull-billed Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 16 days.
How big is the Australian Gull-billed Tern?
The Australian Gull-billed Tern has a wingspan of 61.1 cm, weight of 246.66666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Australian Gull-billed Tern belong to?
The Australian Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon macrotarsa) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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