Antarctic Tern

Antarctic Tern

Sterna vittata

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
52,0 cm
Berat
151,0 g
Famili
Laridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 52,0 cm 20.5 in
Berat 151,0 g 5.33 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

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

Ukuran Sarang

1-2

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Antarctic Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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