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River Tern
Sterna aurantia
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Vulnerable
กว้างปีก
52.4 cm
น้ำหนัก
187.5 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Laridae
อันดับ
Charadriiformes
เกี่ยวกับเรา
River Tern, 38–43 cm, is a large freshwater tern of South and Southeast Asia, found along major rivers from Pakistan to Thailand. Yellow-orange bill, grey back, black cap in breeding plumage. Piscivore; plunge-dives into clear river water. Near Threatened due to river sand-mining and disturbance.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 52.4 cm | 20.6 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 187.5 g | 6.61 oz |
Habitat & Range
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-19 days.
จำนวนไข่
3-4
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Sterna aurantia |
Distribution
River Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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พบ
Not recorded
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External Databases
คำถามที่พบบ่อย
Is the River Tern endangered?
The River Tern has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the River Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-19 days.
How big is the River Tern?
The River Tern has a wingspan of 52.4 cm, weight of 187.5 g.
What order and family does the River Tern belong to?
The River Tern (Sterna aurantia) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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