Australian Gull-billed Tern

Australian Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon macrotarsa

Least Concern
날개 폭
61.1 cm
체중
246.66666666666666 g
Laridae
Charadriiformes

소개

Australian Gull-billed Tern, 38–42 cm, is a large, heavy-billed tern endemic to Australia, breeding in arid inland wetlands. Pale grey above, white below, with a robust black bill. Takes insects, small reptiles, and crabs rather than diving for fish. Nomadic in response to inland rainfall.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 61.1 cm 24.1 in
체중 246.66666666666666 g 8.70 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 16 days.

산란 수

2-3

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Gelochelidon
Gelochelidon macrotarsa

External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

Is the Australian Gull-billed Tern endangered?
The Australian Gull-billed Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australian Gull-billed Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 16 days.
How big is the Australian Gull-billed Tern?
The Australian Gull-billed Tern has a wingspan of 61.1 cm, weight of 246.66666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Australian Gull-billed Tern belong to?
The Australian Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon macrotarsa) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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