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Grey-backed Tern

Onychoprion lunatus

Least Concern
날개 폭
52.2 cm
체중
126.21666666666665 g
Laridae
Charadriiformes
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소개

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
날개 폭 52.2 cm 20.6 in
체중 126.21666666666665 g 4.45 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

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

산란 수

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분류학

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.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

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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