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Little Tern

Sternula albifrons

Least Concern
กว้างปีก
33.9 cm
น้ำหนัก
55.0 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Laridae
อันดับ
Charadriiformes

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Little Tern is one of the world's smallest terns, 21–25 cm, breeding along coastlines and rivers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. White below, grey above, with a yellow bill tipped black and a white forehead patch. Hovers and plunge-dives for small fish. Migratory; winters in tropical coasts.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
กว้างปีก 33.9 cm 13.3 in
น้ำหนัก 55.0 g 1.94 oz

Habitat & Range

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Least Concern
IUCN Red List

พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์

การทำรัง

Nest type: NO,PL. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.

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อนุกรมวิทยา

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
วงศ์ตระกูล Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Sternula
ชนิดพันธุ์ Sternula albifrons

Distribution

Little Tern has been recorded in 4 countries.

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พบ Not recorded
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External Databases

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Is the Little Tern endangered?
The Little Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Little Tern nest?
Nest type: NO,PL. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.
How big is the Little Tern?
The Little Tern has a wingspan of 33.9 cm, weight of 55.0 g.
What order and family does the Little Tern belong to?
The Little Tern (Sternula albifrons) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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