White-fronted Tern
Sterna striata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sterna-striata"></birdfyi-bird>The White-fronted Tern (Sterna striata) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 54.8 cm and a weight of 131.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Giới Thiệu
White-fronted Tern, 35–43 cm, is New Zealand's most common tern, breeding on coastal and riverine sites throughout the islands. White forehead contrasts with black cap; orange-red bill. Piscivore; hovers and plunge-dives in coastal waters and off river mouths. Winters on Australian coasts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 54,8 cm | 21.6 in |
| Khối Lượng | 131,5 g | 4.64 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SC. Fledging: 29-35 days.
Số Trứng
1-2
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| Loài | Sterna striata |
Distribution
White-fronted Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family