Kerguelen Tern
Sterna virgata
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 50.0 cm | 19.7 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 127.5 g | 4.50 oz |
Habitat & Range
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24 days. Fledging: 31-39 days.
จำนวนไข่
1-2
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Sterna virgata |
Distribution
Kerguelen Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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