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Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

Least Concern
翼展
33.0 cm
体重
46.75 g
Laridae
Charadriiformes
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Least Tern is North America's smallest tern, 22–24 cm, breeding on sandy beaches and river sandbars from the Atlantic coast to the interior. Endangered (interior subspecies). Yellow bill, white forehead, grey upperparts. Hovers and plunge-dives for small fish in coastal and riverine habitats.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 33.0 cm 13.0 in
体重 46.75 g 1.65 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 19-25 days. Fledging: 21 days.

产卵数

1-3

分类学

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

Distribution

Least Tern has been recorded in 4 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Least Tern endangered?
The Least Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Least Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 19-25 days. Fledging: 21 days.
How big is the Least Tern?
The Least Tern has a wingspan of 33.0 cm, weight of 46.75 g.
What order and family does the Least Tern belong to?
The Least Tern (Sternula antillarum) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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