Inca Tern
Larosterna inca
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larosterna-inca"></birdfyi-bird>The Inca Tern (Larosterna inca) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 55.4 cm and a weight of 199.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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حول
Inca Tern, 39–42 cm, is unmistakable — dark slate grey with white facial plumes curling from the bill like a Victorian moustache. Restricted to the Humboldt Current from Peru to Chile. Piscivore; snatches anchovies and other prey at the surface. Near Threatened; population tied to anchovy availability.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 55,4 cm | 21.8 in |
| الوزن | 199,5 g | 7.04 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: BU,CR. Fledging: 28 days.
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التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larosterna |
| الأنواع | Larosterna inca |
Distribution
Inca Tern has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family