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Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
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Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
50,5 cm
Ağırlık
151,25 g
Familya
Laridae
Takım
Charadriiformes
Hakkında
Forster's Tern, 33–36 cm, breeds in interior North American marshes and winters along both US coasts and into Mexico. Distinctive frosted silver upperparts and orange-based bill. In non-breeding plumage, shows a black eye-mask. Piscivore; hovers and plunge-dives in coastal bays and lagoons.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 50,5 cm | 19.9 in |
| Ağırlık | 151,25 g | 5.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-26 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2-3
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| Türler | Sterna forsteri |
Distribution
Forster's Tern has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Mevcut
Not recorded
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External Databases
Sık Sorulan Sorular
Is the Forster's Tern endangered?
The Forster's Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Forster's Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-26 days.
How big is the Forster's Tern?
The Forster's Tern has a wingspan of 50.5 cm, weight of 151.25 g.
What order and family does the Forster's Tern belong to?
The Forster's Tern (Sterna forsteri) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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