Greater Crested Tern
Thalasseus bergii
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Greater Crested Tern, 43–48 cm, is the largest crested tern of the Indo-Pacific, breeding from South Africa to Japan and Australia. Yellow-green bill, prominent black crest, grey back. Colonial breeder on sand islands; plunge-dives for fish. Partially migratory; disperses across Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 71,6 cm | 28.2 in |
| Berat | 367,75 g | 12.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-30 days. Fledging: 38-40 days.
Ukuran Sarang
1-3
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famili | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Thalasseus |
| Spesies | Thalasseus bergii |
Distribution
Greater Crested Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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