Bridled Tern
Onychoprion anaethetus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="onychoprion-anaethetus"></birdfyi-bird>The Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 54.7 cm and a weight of 129.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Bridled Tern, 30–32 cm, breeds on tropical islands across the Indo-Pacific and Atlantic. Dark brownish-black above with a white forehead stripe extending behind the eye — the diagnostic 'bridle'. Pelagic outside breeding; piscivore, takes fish and squid at the surface.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 54.7 cm | 21.5 in |
| 体重 | 129.13333333333333 g | 4.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 50-65 days.
产卵数
1
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 科 | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Onychoprion |
| 物种 | Onychoprion anaethetus |
Distribution
Bridled Tern has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family