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Little Tern

Sternula albifrons

Least Concern
翼展
33.9 cm
体重
55.0 g
Laridae
Charadriiformes

The Little Tern (Sternula albifrons) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33.9 cm and a weight of 55 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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关于

Little Tern is one of the world's smallest terns, 21–25 cm, breeding along coastlines and rivers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. White below, grey above, with a yellow bill tipped black and a white forehead patch. Hovers and plunge-dives for small fish. Migratory; winters in tropical coasts.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 33.9 cm 13.3 in
体重 55.0 g 1.94 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: NO,PL. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.

产卵数

1-4

分类学

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

Distribution

Little Tern has been recorded in 4 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

Is the Little Tern endangered?
The Little Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Little Tern nest?
Nest type: NO,PL. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.
How big is the Little Tern?
The Little Tern has a wingspan of 33.9 cm, weight of 55.0 g.
What order and family does the Little Tern belong to?
The Little Tern (Sternula albifrons) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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