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River Tern

Sterna aurantia

Vulnerable
翼開長
52.4 cm
体重
187.5 g
Laridae
Charadriiformes

The River Tern (Sterna aurantia) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 52.4 cm and a weight of 187.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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について

River Tern, 38–43 cm, is a large freshwater tern of South and Southeast Asia, found along major rivers from Pakistan to Thailand. Yellow-orange bill, grey back, black cap in breeding plumage. Piscivore; plunge-dives into clear river water. Near Threatened due to river sand-mining and disturbance.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 52.4 cm 20.6 in
体重 187.5 g 6.61 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-19 days.

一腹卵数

3-4

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Sterna
Sterna aurantia

Distribution

River 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 River Tern endangered?
The River Tern has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the River Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-19 days.
How big is the River Tern?
The River Tern has a wingspan of 52.4 cm, weight of 187.5 g.
What order and family does the River Tern belong to?
The River Tern (Sterna aurantia) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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