Saunders's Tern
Sternula saundersi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sternula-saundersi"></birdfyi-bird>The Saunders's Tern (Sternula saundersi) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33.6 cm and a weight of 41.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Saunders's Tern, 22–24 cm, is a small coastal tern of the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Indian Ocean coasts. Very similar to Little Tern; separated by darker outer primaries and slightly smaller size. Piscivore; hovers and dives in shallow coastal waters and tidal mudflats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 33.6 cm | 13.2 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 41.825 g | 1.48 oz |
Habitat & Range
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พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: SC.
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sternula |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Sternula saundersi |
Distribution
Saunders's Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family