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Peruvian Tern

Sternula lorata

Endangered
पंखों का फैलाव
34.7 cm
वजन
52.0 g
कुल
Laridae
गण
Charadriiformes
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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
पंखों का फैलाव 34.7 cm 13.7 in
वजन 52.0 g 1.83 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Endangered
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-26 days. Fledging: 17-21 days.

अंडों की संख्या

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वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
कुल Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Sternula
प्रजातियां Sternula lorata

Distribution

Peruvian Tern has been recorded in 2 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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Is the Peruvian Tern endangered?
The Peruvian Tern has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Peruvian Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-26 days. Fledging: 17-21 days.
How big is the Peruvian Tern?
The Peruvian Tern has a wingspan of 34.7 cm, weight of 52.0 g.
What order and family does the Peruvian Tern belong to?
The Peruvian Tern (Sternula lorata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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