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Snowy-crowned Tern

Sterna trudeaui

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
51,2 cm
Berat
149,75 g
Famili
Laridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

Snowy-crowned Tern, 33–35 cm, breeds along the Atlantic coasts of Argentina and Uruguay, wintering north to southern Brazil. White crown with black post-ocular mark (unlike a full black cap), yellow-tipped red bill. Coastal and estuarine piscivore; plunge-dives for small fish.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 51,2 cm 20.2 in
Berat 149,75 g 5.28 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL.

Ukuran Sarang

2-4

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Snowy-crowned Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Snowy-crowned Tern endangered?
The Snowy-crowned Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Snowy-crowned Tern nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Snowy-crowned Tern?
The Snowy-crowned Tern has a wingspan of 51.2 cm, weight of 149.75 g.
What order and family does the Snowy-crowned Tern belong to?
The Snowy-crowned Tern (Sterna trudeaui) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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