Little Tern
Sternula albifrons
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Little Tern is one of the world's smallest terns, 21–25 cm, breeding along coastlines and rivers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. White below, grey above, with a yellow bill tipped black and a white forehead patch. Hovers and plunge-dives for small fish. Migratory; winters in tropical coasts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 33,9 cm | 13.3 in |
| Berat | 55,0 g | 1.94 oz |
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: NO,PL. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.
Ukuran Sarang
1-4
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famili | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sternula |
| Spesies | Sternula albifrons |
Distribution
Little Tern has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Other species in the Laridae family