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Inca Tern
Larosterna inca
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Near Threatened
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
55,4 cm
Khối Lượng
199,5 g
Họ
Laridae
Bộ
Charadriiformes
Giới Thiệu
Inca Tern, 39–42 cm, is unmistakable — dark slate grey with white facial plumes curling from the bill like a Victorian moustache. Restricted to the Humboldt Current from Peru to Chile. Piscivore; snatches anchovies and other prey at the surface. Near Threatened; population tied to anchovy availability.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 55,4 cm | 21.8 in |
| Khối Lượng | 199,5 g | 7.04 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: BU,CR. Fledging: 28 days.
Số Trứng
1-2
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larosterna |
| Loài | Larosterna inca |
Distribution
Inca Tern has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Inca Tern endangered?
The Inca Tern has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Inca Tern nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Fledging: 28 days.
How big is the Inca Tern?
The Inca Tern has a wingspan of 55.4 cm, weight of 199.5 g.
What order and family does the Inca Tern belong to?
The Inca Tern (Larosterna inca) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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