Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hydroprogne-caspia"></birdfyi-bird>Giới Thiệu
Caspian Tern is the world's largest tern, 48–56 cm, wingspan 127–140 cm, with a massive blood-red bill. Found on all continents except Antarctica. Plunge-dives powerfully for large fish in coastal and freshwater habitats. Migratory; northern populations winter in the tropics. Loud, rasping call.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 82,1 cm | 32.3 in |
| Khối Lượng | 656,0 g | 23.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 35-45 days.
Số Trứng
2-4
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Hydroprogne |
| Loài | Hydroprogne caspia |
Distribution
Caspian Tern has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family