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Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
50,5 cm
Масса
151,25 g
Семейство
Laridae
Отряд
Charadriiformes

The Forster's Tern (Sterna forsteri) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.5 cm and a weight of 151.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Forster's Tern, 33–36 cm, breeds in interior North American marshes and winters along both US coasts and into Mexico. Distinctive frosted silver upperparts and orange-based bill. In non-breeding plumage, shows a black eye-mask. Piscivore; hovers and plunge-dives in coastal bays and lagoons.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 50,5 cm 19.9 in
Масса 151,25 g 5.34 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-26 days.

Размер кладки

2-3

Таксономия

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

Distribution

Forster's Tern has been recorded in 5 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Forster's Tern endangered?
The Forster's Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Forster's Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-26 days.
How big is the Forster's Tern?
The Forster's Tern has a wingspan of 50.5 cm, weight of 151.25 g.
What order and family does the Forster's Tern belong to?
The Forster's Tern (Sterna forsteri) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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