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River Tern

Sterna aurantia

Vulnerable
Rentang Sayap
52,4 cm
Berat
187,5 g
Famili
Laridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

River Tern, 38–43 cm, is a large freshwater tern of South and Southeast Asia, found along major rivers from Pakistan to Thailand. Yellow-orange bill, grey back, black cap in breeding plumage. Piscivore; plunge-dives into clear river water. Near Threatened due to river sand-mining and disturbance.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 52,4 cm 20.6 in
Berat 187,5 g 6.61 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-19 days.

Ukuran Sarang

3-4

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

River Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the River Tern endangered?
The River Tern has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the River Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-19 days.
How big is the River Tern?
The River Tern has a wingspan of 52.4 cm, weight of 187.5 g.
What order and family does the River Tern belong to?
The River Tern (Sterna aurantia) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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