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Large-billed Tern
Phaetusa simplex
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
58,3 cm
Khối Lượng
241,5 g
Họ
Laridae
Bộ
Charadriiformes
Giới Thiệu
Large-billed Tern, 36–38 cm, is a distinctive South American freshwater tern of major river systems including the Amazon, Paraná, and Orinoco. Bold black and white plumage with a massive yellow bill and yellow feet. Piscivore; plunge-dives from height into rivers. Resident in tropical lowlands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 58,3 cm | 23.0 in |
| Khối Lượng | 241,5 g | 8.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: NO,SC.
Số Trứng
2-3
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Phaetusa |
| Loài | Phaetusa simplex |
Distribution
Large-billed Tern has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Large-billed Tern endangered?
The Large-billed Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Large-billed Tern nest?
Nest type: NO,SC.
How big is the Large-billed Tern?
The Large-billed Tern has a wingspan of 58.3 cm, weight of 241.5 g.
What order and family does the Large-billed Tern belong to?
The Large-billed Tern (Phaetusa simplex) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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