Laridae () |
33 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 160.0 g |
others; marine |
Indo-Pacific and Atlantic Ocean |
Culmen: 3.2 cm; tarsus: 1.44 cm; wing: 25.2 cm. |
Total Length: 28 to 33 cm; Wingspan: 70 to 87 cm (Ref. 8812). Coastal (Ref. 356). Exclusively marine. Breeds at many tropical and subtropical oceanic islands (Ref. 91362). Solitary breeder; uniquely, lays a single egg on tree branch without any nest. Inquisitive; hovers around nest site in presence of human intruders (Ref. 91362). Exhibits dipping behavior (Ref. 356) or surface diving (Ref. 122680). Feeds mainly on fish (Refs. 81748, 122680) driven to the surface by large, predatory fish (Ref. 122680). Diet consists mostly of juvenile goatfish and flying fish (Ref. 122680). |
(LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2022 Ref. 123251)
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Species spends non-breeding period in the northwestern Coral Sea between New Guinea Archipelago to the north and northern Queensland to the west. Species flight path predominantly covers eastern Australia to Tasman sea (Ref. 127996). |
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