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Damara Tern

Sternula balaenarum

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
33,9 cm
Berat
50,675 g
Famili
Laridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

Damara Tern, 22–24 cm, is a Vulnerable tern endemic to the Namibian and South African coast. White below, grey above, with a black cap and yellow bill. Breeds sparsely on Namibian beaches; winters north to Gulf of Guinea. Highly sensitive to coastal development and off-road vehicles.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 33,9 cm 13.3 in
Berat 50,675 g 1.79 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-22 days. Fledging: 20 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1-2

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Damara Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Damara Tern endangered?
The Damara Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Damara Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-22 days. Fledging: 20 days.
How big is the Damara Tern?
The Damara Tern has a wingspan of 33.9 cm, weight of 50.675 g.
What order and family does the Damara Tern belong to?
The Damara Tern (Sternula balaenarum) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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