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White-winged Tern
Chlidonias leucopterus
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Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
41,6 cm
Ağırlık
60,5 g
Familya
Laridae
Takım
Charadriiformes
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Hakkında
White-winged Tern, 20–23 cm, breeds in wetlands from Eastern Europe to Central Asia and winters in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Australia. Breeding male: jet-black body contrasting with white wings. Insectivore; dips over marshes and rice paddies. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 41,6 cm | 16.4 in |
| Ağırlık | 60,5 g | 2.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 18-22 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2-3
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Chlidonias |
| Türler | Chlidonias leucopterus |
Distribution
White-winged Tern has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Mevcut
Not recorded
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External Databases
Sık Sorulan Sorular
Is the White-winged Tern endangered?
The White-winged Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-winged Tern nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 18-22 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.
How big is the White-winged Tern?
The White-winged Tern has a wingspan of 41.6 cm, weight of 60.5 g.
What order and family does the White-winged Tern belong to?
The White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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