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garajau-grande

Hydroprogne caspia

Least Concern

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O gaivotão-do-Cáspio (Hydroprogne caspia) é a maior andorinha-do-mar do mundo, com envergadura de até 145 cm. Distingue-se pelo grande bico vermelho-alaranjado e coroa negra durante a reprodução. Distribui-se amplamente em todos os continentes exceto a Antártica, habitando costas marinhas, lagos e grandes rios. Mergulha verticalmente para capturar peixes. Emite chamados estrondosos e ásperos. Nidifica em colônias em praias de areia e ilhas.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Hydroprogne caspia (garajau-grande)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オニアジサシ

Chinese 红嘴巨鸥

Spanish Gaviotín Piquirrojo (del Caspio)

French Sterne caspienne

German Raubseeschwalbe

Portuguese garajau-grande

Russian Чеграва

Arabic الخرشنة القزوينية

Thai นกนางนวลแกลบแคสเปียน

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of garajau-grande?

The scientific name of garajau-grande is Hydroprogne caspia. It belongs to the genus Hydroprogne.

What is the conservation status of garajau-grande?

garajau-grande (Hydroprogne caspia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does garajau-grande live?

garajau-grande is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States, Venezuela.

What family does garajau-grande belong to?

garajau-grande (Hydroprogne caspia) belongs to the genus Hydroprogne, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

Is garajau-grande endangered?

No, garajau-grande (Hydroprogne caspia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does garajau-grande belong to?

garajau-grande (Hydroprogne caspia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).