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Black-bellied Tern

Sterna acuticauda

Endangered
Rentang Sayap
44,8 cm
Berat
159,5 g
Famili
Laridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

Black-bellied Tern, 32–34 cm, is an Endangered freshwater tern of the Indian subcontinent, breeding on large river sandbars from Pakistan to Myanmar. Black belly contrasts with grey upperparts in breeding plumage; orange bill. Plunge-dives for small fish. Severely threatened by river modification.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 44,8 cm 17.6 in
Berat 159,5 g 5.63 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC.

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Black-bellied Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Black-bellied Tern endangered?
The Black-bellied Tern has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Black-bellied Tern nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Black-bellied Tern?
The Black-bellied Tern has a wingspan of 44.8 cm, weight of 159.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-bellied Tern belong to?
The Black-bellied Tern (Sterna acuticauda) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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