Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

Order

CHARADRIIFORMES

Family

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)

Code 4

BLTE

Code 6

CHLNIG

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: All-purpose
Eye Color: Dark brown.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: Black
Nape Color: Black
Throat Color: Black
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 23-25 cm (9-10 in)
Weight: 65 g (2.3 oz)
Size: Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: Black, Gray
Underparts: Black
Upperparts: Black and silver-gray.
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Buoyant flight with steady fast wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 51-61 cm (20-24 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings, Long-Wings
Tail Shape: Notched Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Dark Gray
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Red

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