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Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
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Least Concern
Envergadura
33,0 cm
Peso
46,75 g
Família
Laridae
Ordem
Charadriiformes
Sobre
Least Tern is North America's smallest tern, 22–24 cm, breeding on sandy beaches and river sandbars from the Atlantic coast to the interior. Endangered (interior subspecies). Yellow bill, white forehead, grey upperparts. Hovers and plunge-dives for small fish in coastal and riverine habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 33,0 cm | 13.0 in |
| Peso | 46,75 g | 1.65 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 19-25 days. Fledging: 21 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sternula |
| Espécies | Sternula antillarum |
Distribution
Least Tern has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Least Tern endangered?
The Least Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Least Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 19-25 days. Fledging: 21 days.
How big is the Least Tern?
The Least Tern has a wingspan of 33.0 cm, weight of 46.75 g.
What order and family does the Least Tern belong to?
The Least Tern (Sternula antillarum) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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