Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sterna-hirundo"></birdfyi-bird>The Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.7 cm and a weight of 125.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Common Tern, 31–35 cm, wingspan 77–98 cm, is among the most widespread seabirds, breeding across the Holarctic and wintering in the Southern Hemisphere. Grey back, white below, orange-red bill with dark tip, black cap. Plunge-dives for fish. One of the longest-distance migrants in the Northern Hemisphere.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 50.7 cm | 20.0 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 125.75 g | 4.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
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พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 24-28 days.
จำนวนไข่
2-3
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Sterna hirundo |
Distribution
Common Tern has been recorded in 11 countries.
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External Databases
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family