Home
|
Search
|
Browser
|
Expert
|
Forum
|
Help
|
Site Map
Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Whiskered Tern
Chlidonias hybrida
Order
CHARADRIIFORMES
Family
Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)
Code 4
Non-AOU
Code 6
CHIHYB
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Dagger
Eye Color:
Black
Head pattern:
Capped
Crown Color:
Black
Forehead Color:
Black
Nape Color:
Black.
Throat Color:
Gray and white.
Cere color:
No Data
SPONSORED ADVERTISEMENTS
BODY
Length Range:
23-28 cm (9-11 in)
Weight:
60-102 g (2.1-3.6 oz)
Size:
Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary:
Gray
Underparts:
Gray and white.
Upperparts:
Gray
Back Pattern:
Solid
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Direct flight with easy, graceful, shallow wingbeats.
Wingspan Range:
64-70 cm (25-27.5 in)
Wing Shape:
Long-Wings
Tail shape:
Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern:
Solid
Upper Tail:
Gray
Under Tail:
Gray
Leg Color:
Reddish brown.
.
Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X