探検鳥類

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

The Caspian Tern is a large, elegant bird with a sharp beak and a striking black cap on its head. It loves to fish and can often be seen diving into the water to catch its meals.

生息地: Coastal areas

外見

The Caspian Tern is the world's largest tern, easily recognized by its robust body and massive, bright red-orange bill. It sports a sleek black cap during breeding season, contrasting with its pale grey back and white underparts, making it stand out from smaller, daintier tern species.

AnimaliaChordataAvesCharadriiformesLaridaeHydroprogne
Caspian Tern
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Caspian Tern

カテゴリ

鳥類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Caspian Terns can spot tiny fish swimming from high in the sky!

Their massive orange bill looks just like a giant carrot!

These smart terns dig shallow scrapes in sandy ground for their nests!

They sometimes steal fish from other birds like gulls after a chase!

特殊能力

能力

Plunge-Diving Pro

Caspian Tern can plunge-dive from high in the air to snatch fish because of its specialized vision and powerful muscles, helping them catch speedy prey.

能力

Migration Navigator

Caspian Tern can navigate thousands of kilometers during migration because of its innate sense of direction and strong wings, helping them find food-rich wintering grounds.

能力

Loud Barking Call

Caspian Tern has a deep, barking call that helps them communicate loudly across noisy colonies and over vast open waters.

サイズと詳細

長さ
48-61 cm
翼開長
127-140 cm
体重
0.53-0.78 kg
寿命
15-20 年
Top Speed
70 km/h
一度の産卵数
1-3
抱卵期間
26-28 日
渡りの距離
10000 km

食性と食事

Caspian Terns are expert fish-catchers, diving headfirst to snatch their slippery prey from the water!

主な食物

  • Perch
  • Herring
  • Smelt
  • Sticklebacks
  • Flounder

採餌方法

  • Pursuit

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

Common prey in freshwater habitats.

eaten by

Atlantic Herring

Clupea harengus

Important food source in marine environments.

eaten by

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

May raid nests for eggs or chicks.

eaten by

European Herring Gull

Larus argentatus

Opportunistically preys on tern eggs and chicks.

特徴

別名

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コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

If you see a bird like this, watch it from a distance so it feels safe.

よくある質問

Caspian Ternの長さは何ですか?

48-61 cm

Caspian Ternの翼開長は何ですか?

127-140 cm

Caspian Ternの体重は何ですか?

0.53-0.78 kg

Caspian Ternの寿命は何ですか?

15-20 年

Caspian Ternのtop Speedは何ですか?

70 km/h

Caspian Ternは何を食べますか?

Caspian Terns are expert fish-catchers, diving headfirst to snatch their slippery prey from the water!

Caspian Ternは通常どこに生息していますか?

Coastal areas

Caspian Ternはどのように狩りをしますか?

Pursuit

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