Damara Tern
Sternula balaenarum
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sternula-balaenarum"></birdfyi-bird>The Damara Tern (Sternula balaenarum) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33.9 cm and a weight of 50.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
Damara Tern, 22–24 cm, is a Vulnerable tern endemic to the Namibian and South African coast. White below, grey above, with a black cap and yellow bill. Breeds sparsely on Namibian beaches; winters north to Gulf of Guinea. Highly sensitive to coastal development and off-road vehicles.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 33,9 cm | 13.3 in |
| Ağırlık | 50,675 g | 1.79 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-22 days. Fledging: 20 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
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Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sternula |
| Türler | Sternula balaenarum |
Distribution
Damara Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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