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Whiskered Tern
Chlidonias hybrida
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
46,4 cm
Khối Lượng
84,5 g
Họ
Laridae
Bộ
Charadriiformes
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Giới Thiệu
Whiskered Tern, 23–25 cm, is a marsh tern breeding from Europe and Africa to Asia and Australia. Breeding plumage: dark grey below, black cap, red bill. Forages over freshwater marshes, dipping for insects and small fish. Short-distance migrant; winters in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 46,4 cm | 18.3 in |
| Khối Lượng | 84,5 g | 2.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: O,PL. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 23 days.
Số Trứng
2-3
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Chlidonias |
| Loài | Chlidonias hybrida |
Distribution
Whiskered Tern has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Whiskered Tern endangered?
The Whiskered Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Whiskered Tern nest?
Nest type: O,PL. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 23 days.
How big is the Whiskered Tern?
The Whiskered Tern has a wingspan of 46.4 cm, weight of 84.5 g.
What order and family does the Whiskered Tern belong to?
The Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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