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South American Tern

Sterna hirundinacea

Least Concern
날개 폭
59.3 cm
체중
190.25 g
Laridae
Charadriiformes

소개

South American Tern, 40–44 cm, is the largest South American tern, breeding from Peru around Cape Horn to southeastern Brazil. Red bill, grey mantle, black cap. Pelagic and coastal piscivore; strong plunge-diver. Movements poorly known; some populations may migrate north along both coasts.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 59.3 cm 23.3 in
체중 190.25 g 6.71 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-23 days. Fledging: 27 days.

산란 수

1-3

분류학

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

Distribution

South American Tern has been recorded in 3 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

Is the South American Tern endangered?
The South American Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the South American Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-23 days. Fledging: 27 days.
How big is the South American Tern?
The South American Tern has a wingspan of 59.3 cm, weight of 190.25 g.
What order and family does the South American Tern belong to?
The South American Tern (Sterna hirundinacea) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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