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Inca Tern

Larosterna inca

Near Threatened
翼開長
55.4 cm
体重
199.5 g
Laridae
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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について

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
翼開長 55.4 cm 21.8 in
体重 199.5 g 7.04 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

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

一腹卵数

1-2

分類学

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

Distribution

Inca Tern has been recorded in 4 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

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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