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Grey-backed Tern

Onychoprion lunatus

Least Concern
翼開長
52.2 cm
体重
126.21666666666665 g
Laridae
Charadriiformes

The Grey-backed Tern (Onychoprion lunatus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 52.2 cm and a weight of 126.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

Grey-backed Tern, 35–37 cm, is a Pacific seabird breeding on islands from Hawaii to Micronesia and Polynesia. Pale grey back distinguishes it from the similar Bridled Tern; white below with black cap. Piscivore; surface-dips and shallow plunge-dives. Largely pelagic when not breeding.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 52.2 cm 20.6 in
体重 126.21666666666665 g 4.45 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-35 days. Fledging: 35 days.

一腹卵数

1

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Onychoprion
Onychoprion lunatus

Distribution

Grey-backed Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

Is the Grey-backed Tern endangered?
The Grey-backed Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey-backed Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-35 days. Fledging: 35 days.
How big is the Grey-backed Tern?
The Grey-backed Tern has a wingspan of 52.2 cm, weight of 126.21666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Grey-backed Tern belong to?
The Grey-backed Tern (Onychoprion lunatus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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