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Inca Tern
Larosterna inca
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Near Threatened
Flügelspannweite
55,4 cm
Gewicht
199,5 g
Familie
Laridae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes
Über uns
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 55,4 cm | 21.8 in |
| Gewicht | 199,5 g | 7.04 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: BU,CR. Fledging: 28 days.
Gelegegröße
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Laridae (Möwen und Seeschwalben) |
| Genus | Larosterna |
| Arten | Larosterna inca |
Distribution
Inca Tern has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Inca Tern endangered?
The Inca Tern has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Inca Tern nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Fledging: 28 days.
How big is the Inca Tern?
The Inca Tern has a wingspan of 55.4 cm, weight of 199.5 g.
What order and family does the Inca Tern belong to?
The Inca Tern (Larosterna inca) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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