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Grey-backed Tern
Onychoprion lunatus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
52,2 cm
Peso
126,21666666666665 g
Família
Laridae
Ordem
Charadriiformes
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Sobre
Grey-backed Tern, 35–37 cm, is a Pacific seabird breeding on islands from Hawaii to Micronesia and Polynesia. Pale grey back distinguishes it from the similar Bridled Tern; white below with black cap. Piscivore; surface-dips and shallow plunge-dives. Largely pelagic when not breeding.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 52,2 cm | 20.6 in |
| Peso | 126,21666666666665 g | 4.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-35 days. Fledging: 35 days.
Tamanho da postura
1
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Onychoprion |
| Espécies | Onychoprion lunatus |
Distribution
Grey-backed Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Grey-backed Tern endangered?
The Grey-backed Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey-backed Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-35 days. Fledging: 35 days.
How big is the Grey-backed Tern?
The Grey-backed Tern has a wingspan of 52.2 cm, weight of 126.21666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Grey-backed Tern belong to?
The Grey-backed Tern (Onychoprion lunatus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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