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Kerguelen Tern

Sterna virgata

Near Threatened
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
50,0 cm
Khối Lượng
127,5 g
Họ
Laridae
Bộ
Charadriiformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 50,0 cm 19.7 in
Khối Lượng 127,5 g 4.50 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24 days. Fledging: 31-39 days.

Số Trứng

1-2

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Họ Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Sterna
Loài Sterna virgata

Distribution

Kerguelen Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Kerguelen Tern endangered?
The Kerguelen Tern has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Kerguelen Tern nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24 days. Fledging: 31-39 days.
How big is the Kerguelen Tern?
The Kerguelen Tern has a wingspan of 50.0 cm, weight of 127.5 g.
What order and family does the Kerguelen Tern belong to?
The Kerguelen Tern (Sterna virgata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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