Antarctic Tern
Sterna vittata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sterna-vittata"></birdfyi-bird>The Antarctic Tern (Sterna vittata) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 52 cm and a weight of 151 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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소개
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 52.0 cm | 20.5 in |
| 체중 | 151.0 g | 5.33 oz |
Habitat & Range
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 27-32 days.
산란 수
1-2
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 과 | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| 종 | Sterna vittata |
Distribution
Antarctic Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family