Peruvian Tern
Sternula lorata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sternula-lorata"></birdfyi-bird>The Peruvian Tern (Sternula lorata) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gaviotas y charranes), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.7 cm and a weight of 52 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Peruvian Tern, 23–25 cm, is an Endangered tern restricted to the Humboldt Current coastline of Peru and northern Chile. White forehead, yellow bill, grey above. Breeds on barren coastal deserts and fishmeal industry areas. Severely threatened by habitat disturbance and introduced predators.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 34,7 cm | 13.7 in |
| Peso | 52,0 g | 1.83 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-26 days. Fledging: 17-21 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 | Sternula |
| Especies | Sternula lorata |
Distribution
Peruvian Tern has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family