Caspian tern / Raubseeschwalbe (Hydroprogne caspia)

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Observations

🔍 No documented observation

Description

Classification: Genus Hydroprogne (Hydroprogne); Family Gulls (Laridae)
This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia.
General:The Caspian tern (Hydroprogne caspia)^[2] is a species of tern, with a subcosmopolitan but scattered distribution. Despite its extensive range, it is monotypic of its genus, and has no accepted subspecies.^[3] The genus name is from Ancient Greek hudros, "water", and Latin progne, "swallow". The specific caspia is from Latin and, like the English name, refers to the Caspian Sea.^[4] [more]

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Physical details

Physical details: length=47-54 cm, wingspan=130-145 cm, weight=500-750 g
Habitats: River and lake