Antarctic Tern

Antarctic Tern

Sterna vittata

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
52,0 cm
Gewicht
151,0 g
Familie
Laridae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes

Über uns

Antarctic Tern, 31–38 cm, breeds on sub-Antarctic islands and Antarctic Peninsula, dispersing across the Southern Ocean in austral winter. Grey above, white below, with red bill and feet. Unlike Arctic Tern, does not undertake pole-to-pole migration; remains in high southern latitudes year-round.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 52,0 cm 20.5 in
Gewicht 151,0 g 5.33 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 27-32 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen)
Familie Laridae (Möwen und Seeschwalben)
Genus Sterna
Arten Sterna vittata

Distribution

Antarctic Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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External Databases

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Is the Antarctic Tern endangered?
The Antarctic Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Antarctic Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 27-32 days.
How big is the Antarctic Tern?
The Antarctic Tern has a wingspan of 52.0 cm, weight of 151.0 g.
What order and family does the Antarctic Tern belong to?
The Antarctic Tern (Sterna vittata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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