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Whiskered Tern

Chlidonias hybrida

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
46,4 cm
Масса
84,5 g
Семейство
Laridae
Отряд
Charadriiformes

О нас

Whiskered Tern, 23–25 cm, is a marsh tern breeding from Europe and Africa to Asia and Australia. Breeding plumage: dark grey below, black cap, red bill. Forages over freshwater marshes, dipping for insects and small fish. Short-distance migrant; winters in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 46,4 cm 18.3 in
Масса 84,5 g 2.98 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: O,PL. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 23 days.

Размер кладки

2-3

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Семейство Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Chlidonias
Виды Chlidonias hybrida

Distribution

Whiskered Tern has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Whiskered Tern endangered?
The Whiskered Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Whiskered Tern nest?
Nest type: O,PL. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 23 days.
How big is the Whiskered Tern?
The Whiskered Tern has a wingspan of 46.4 cm, weight of 84.5 g.
What order and family does the Whiskered Tern belong to?
The Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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