Sterna maggiore
Hydroprogne caspia
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) · Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
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Nei quiz i giocatori confondono più spesso Sterna maggiore con questi uccelli: o questa specie è stata scelta per errore, o il contrario.
| Specie | Confusioni |
|---|---|
| Sterna zampenere Gelochelidon nilotica | 117 |
| Mignattino piombato Chlidonias hybrida | 104 |
| Fraticello Sternula albifrons | 103 |
| Sterna codalunga Sterna paradisaea | 83 |
| Sterna comune Sterna hirundo | 68 |
Famiglia
Laridae is a family of seabirds in the order Charadriiformes that includes the gulls, terns (including white terns), noddies, and skimmers. It includes 105 species arranged into 23 genera. They are an adaptable group of mostly aerial birds found worldwide.
Ordine
Charadriiformes (, from Charadrius, the type genus of family Charadriidae) is a diverse order of small to medium-large birds. It includes about 390 species and has members in all parts of the world. Most charadriiform birds live near water and eat invertebrates or other small animals; however, some are pelagic (seabirds), others frequent deserts, and a few are found in dense forest.