Antarctic Tern
Sterna vittata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sterna-vittata"></birdfyi-bird>О нас
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 52,0 cm | 20.5 in |
| Масса | 151,0 g | 5.33 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 27-32 days.
Размер кладки
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Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Семейство | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| Виды | Sterna vittata |
Distribution
Antarctic Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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