Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

Order

CHARADRIIFORMES

Family

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)

Code 4

ROYT

Code 6

THAMAX

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: All-purpose
Eye Color: Dark brown to black.
Head Pattern: Capped, Plain, Crested or plumed
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: Black
Nape Color: White
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 46-53 cm (18-21 in)
Weight: 453 g (16 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: White, Gray
Underparts: White
Upperparts: Pale Gray
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Direct flight with deep steady wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 107-112 cm (42-44 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Forked Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: White
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Black

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