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Peruvian Tern

Sternula lorata

Endangered
Kanat Açıklığı
34,7 cm
Ağırlık
52,0 g
Familya
Laridae
Takım
Charadriiformes

Hakkında

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
Kanat Açıklığı 34,7 cm 13.7 in
Ağırlık 52,0 g 1.83 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

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

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

1-2

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Familya Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Sternula
Türler Sternula lorata

Distribution

Peruvian Tern has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

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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