Whiskered Tern
Chlidonias hybrida
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chlidonias-hybrida"></birdfyi-bird>The Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46.4 cm and a weight of 84.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Gaivina-de-faces-brancas (Chlidonias hybrida), 23–28 cm. Plumagem cinzenta com face branca contrastante, coroa e nuca pretas, bico vermelho-escuro. Habita lagos, estuários e pântanos na Europa, Ásia e África. Migratória. Alimenta-se de insetos, pequenos peixes e anfíbios capturados na superfície da água.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 46,4 cm | 18.3 in |
| Peso | 84,5 g | 2.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: O,PL. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 23 days.
Tamanho da postura
2-3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Chlidonias |
| Espécies | Chlidonias hybrida |
Distribution
Whiskered Tern has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family