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Kerguelen Tern

Sterna virgata

Near Threatened
翼開長
50.0 cm
体重
127.5 g
Laridae
Charadriiformes

について

Kerguelen Tern, 31–33 cm, is restricted to a handful of sub-Antarctic islands including Kerguelen and Crozet. Darker grey than Antarctic Tern, with reddish bill. Piscivore and invertivore; forages in kelp beds and coastal waters. Near Threatened; small, isolated population vulnerable to introduced predators.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 50.0 cm 19.7 in
体重 127.5 g 4.50 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24 days. Fledging: 31-39 days.

一腹卵数

1-2

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Sterna
Sterna virgata

Distribution

Kerguelen Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

Is the Kerguelen Tern endangered?
The Kerguelen Tern has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Kerguelen Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24 days. Fledging: 31-39 days.
How big is the Kerguelen Tern?
The Kerguelen Tern has a wingspan of 50.0 cm, weight of 127.5 g.
What order and family does the Kerguelen Tern belong to?
The Kerguelen Tern (Sterna virgata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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