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Inca Tern

Larosterna inca

Near Threatened
Rentang Sayap
55,4 cm
Berat
199,5 g
Famili
Laridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

The Inca Tern (Larosterna inca) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). 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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Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 55,4 cm 21.8 in
Berat 199,5 g 7.04 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: BU,CR. Fledging: 28 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1-2

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Larosterna
Spesies Larosterna inca

Distribution

Inca Tern has been recorded in 4 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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