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Black-bellied Tern

Sterna acuticauda

Endangered
날개 폭
44.8 cm
체중
159.5 g
Laridae
Charadriiformes

The Black-bellied Tern (Sterna acuticauda) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44.8 cm and a weight of 159.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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소개

Black-bellied Tern, 32–34 cm, is an Endangered freshwater tern of the Indian subcontinent, breeding on large river sandbars from Pakistan to Myanmar. Black belly contrasts with grey upperparts in breeding plumage; orange bill. Plunge-dives for small fish. Severely threatened by river modification.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 44.8 cm 17.6 in
체중 159.5 g 5.63 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Endangered
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: SC.

산란 수

2-3

분류학

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

Distribution

Black-bellied Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

Is the Black-bellied Tern endangered?
The Black-bellied Tern has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Black-bellied Tern nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Black-bellied Tern?
The Black-bellied Tern has a wingspan of 44.8 cm, weight of 159.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-bellied Tern belong to?
The Black-bellied Tern (Sterna acuticauda) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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