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Peruvian Tern

Sternula lorata

Endangered
Envergadura
34,7 cm
Peso
52,0 g
Família
Laridae
Ordem
Charadriiformes

The Peruvian Tern (Sternula lorata) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.7 cm and a weight of 52 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Sobre

Peruvian Tern, 23–25 cm, is an Endangered tern restricted to the Humboldt Current coastline of Peru and northern Chile. White forehead, yellow bill, grey above. Breeds on barren coastal deserts and fishmeal industry areas. Severely threatened by habitat disturbance and introduced predators.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 34,7 cm 13.7 in
Peso 52,0 g 1.83 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-26 days. Fledging: 17-21 days.

Tamanho da postura

1-2

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Família Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Sternula
Espécies Sternula lorata

Distribution

Peruvian Tern has been recorded in 2 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Peruvian Tern endangered?
The Peruvian Tern has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Peruvian Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-26 days. Fledging: 17-21 days.
How big is the Peruvian Tern?
The Peruvian Tern has a wingspan of 34.7 cm, weight of 52.0 g.
What order and family does the Peruvian Tern belong to?
The Peruvian Tern (Sternula lorata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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