Lesser Crested Tern
Thalasseus bengalensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="thalasseus-bengalensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Lesser Crested Tern (Thalasseus bengalensis) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 58.6 cm and a weight of 212.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Lesser Crested Tern, 35–37 cm, breeds colonially on islands across the Indian Ocean and western Pacific, from Red Sea to Australia. Orange bill, black crest, grey mantle. Coastal piscivore; plunge-dives in tropical waters. Gregarious; often nests with Greater Crested Terns.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 58,6 cm | 23.1 in |
| Peso | 212,25 g | 7.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-26 days. Fledging: 30-35 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 bengalensis |
Distribution
Lesser Crested Tern has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family