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Lesser Crested Tern
Thalasseus bengalensis
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Least Concern
Размах крыльев
58,6 cm
Масса
212,25 g
Семейство
Laridae
Отряд
Charadriiformes
О нас
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 58,6 cm | 23.1 in |
| Масса | 212,25 g | 7.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-26 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
Размер кладки
1-2
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Семейство | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Thalasseus |
| Виды | Thalasseus bengalensis |
Distribution
Lesser Crested Tern has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Присутствует
Not recorded
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External Databases
Часто задаваемые вопросы
Is the Lesser Crested Tern endangered?
The Lesser Crested Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Lesser Crested Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-26 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
How big is the Lesser Crested Tern?
The Lesser Crested Tern has a wingspan of 58.6 cm, weight of 212.25 g.
What order and family does the Lesser Crested Tern belong to?
The Lesser Crested Tern (Thalasseus bengalensis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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