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White-cheeked Tern
Sterna repressa
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Least Concern
날개 폭
48.3 cm
체중
118.75 g
과
Laridae
목
Charadriiformes
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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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출현
Not recorded
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External Databases
자주 묻는 질문
Is the White-cheeked Tern endangered?
The White-cheeked Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-cheeked Tern nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the White-cheeked Tern?
The White-cheeked Tern has a wingspan of 48.3 cm, weight of 118.75 g.
What order and family does the White-cheeked Tern belong to?
The White-cheeked Tern (Sterna repressa) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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