Peruvian Tern
Sternula lorata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sternula-lorata"></birdfyi-bird>The Peruvian Tern (Sternula lorata) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.7 cm and a weight of 52 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 34,7 cm | 13.7 in |
| Khối Lượng | 52,0 g | 1.83 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-26 days. Fledging: 17-21 days.
Số Trứng
1-2
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sternula |
| Loài | Sternula lorata |
Distribution
Peruvian Tern has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family