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 (gaviotas y charranes), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). 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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El charrán inca es un charrán muy llamativo del Pacífico sudamericano, con bigote blanco y pico rojo, que habita en costas de Perú y Chile.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 55,4 cm | 21.8 in |
| Peso | 199,5 g | 7.04 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU,CR. Fledging: 28 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Laridae (Gaviotas y Charranes) |
| Genus | Larosterna |
| Especies | Larosterna inca |
Distribution
Inca Tern has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Inca Tern endangered?
How does the Inca Tern nest?
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What order and family does the Inca Tern belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family