White-cheeked Tern
Sterna repressa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sterna-repressa"></birdfyi-bird>The White-cheeked Tern (Sterna repressa) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48.3 cm and a weight of 118.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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소개
White-cheeked Tern, 32–34 cm, breeds around the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Indian Ocean coasts from East Africa to Pakistan. Grey above and below in breeding plumage, white cheek patch below the black cap. Piscivore; plunge-dives in coastal waters. Some movement to winter quarters in East African coasts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 48.3 cm | 19.0 in |
| 체중 | 118.75 g | 4.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: SC.
산란 수
1-3
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 과 | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| 종 | Sterna repressa |
Distribution
White-cheeked Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family