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Black-bellied Tern
Sterna acuticauda
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Endangered
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
44,8 cm
Khối Lượng
159,5 g
Họ
Laridae
Bộ
Charadriiformes
Giới Thiệu
Black-bellied Tern, 32–34 cm, is an Endangered freshwater tern of the Indian subcontinent, breeding on large river sandbars from Pakistan to Myanmar. Black belly contrasts with grey upperparts in breeding plumage; orange bill. Plunge-dives for small fish. Severely threatened by river modification.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 44,8 cm | 17.6 in |
| Khối Lượng | 159,5 g | 5.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SC.
Số Trứng
2-3
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| Loài | Sterna acuticauda |
Distribution
Black-bellied Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Black-bellied Tern endangered?
The Black-bellied Tern has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Black-bellied Tern nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Black-bellied Tern?
The Black-bellied Tern has a wingspan of 44.8 cm, weight of 159.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-bellied Tern belong to?
The Black-bellied Tern (Sterna acuticauda) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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