West African Crested Tern
Thalasseus albididorsalis
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West African Crested Tern, 42–45 cm, breeds on Atlantic islands from Mauritania to Angola. Pale grey back, orange bill, black crest. Piscivore; forages along the rich upwelling zone off West Africa. Recently split from Lesser Crested Tern. Coastal and offshore forager in tropical waters.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Peso | 380,0 g | 13.40 oz |
Habitat & Range
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-2
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Thalasseus |
| Espécies | Thalasseus albididorsalis |
Distribution
West African Crested Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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