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Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

Least Concern
翼展
44.8 cm
体重
114.33333333333333 g
Laridae
Charadriiformes

关于

Roseate Tern, 33–36 cm, is a globally distributed but declining species, breeding on both sides of the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Pacific. Nearly white with a rosy flush to breast in spring, very long tail streamers, and mostly black bill. Plunge-dives for small fish. Endangered in parts of range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 44.8 cm 17.6 in
体重 114.33333333333333 g 4.03 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-26 days. Fledging: 23-30 days.

产卵数

1-2

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Sterna
物种 Sterna dougallii

Distribution

Roseate Tern has been recorded in 6 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Roseate Tern endangered?
The Roseate Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Roseate Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-26 days. Fledging: 23-30 days.
How big is the Roseate Tern?
The Roseate Tern has a wingspan of 44.8 cm, weight of 114.33333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Roseate Tern belong to?
The Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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