Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chlidonias-niger"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.3 cm and a weight of 73.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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เกี่ยวกับเรา
Black Tern, 22–24 cm, breeds on freshwater marshes of North America and Eurasia. Breeding plumage: sooty black body, grey wings. Insectivore and piscivore; buoyant, dipping flight over wetlands. Migratory; winters off West African coasts and in tropical America. Declining in Europe.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 40.3 cm | 15.9 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 73.15 g | 2.58 oz |
Habitat & Range
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พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 20-23 days. Fledging: 22-25 days.
จำนวนไข่
2-3
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Chlidonias |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Chlidonias niger |
Distribution
Black Tern has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family