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Saunders's Tern
Sternula saundersi
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Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
33,6 cm
Ağırlık
41,825 g
Familya
Laridae
Takım
Charadriiformes
Hakkında
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 33,6 cm | 13.2 in |
| Ağırlık | 41,825 g | 1.48 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sternula |
| Türler | Sternula saundersi |
Distribution
Saunders's Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Mevcut
Not recorded
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External Databases
Sık Sorulan Sorular
Is the Saunders's Tern endangered?
The Saunders's Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Saunders's Tern nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Saunders's Tern?
The Saunders's Tern has a wingspan of 33.6 cm, weight of 41.825 g.
What order and family does the Saunders's Tern belong to?
The Saunders's Tern (Sternula saundersi) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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