Inca Tern
A species of Inca Tern Scientific name : Larosterna inca Genus : Inca Tern
Inca Tern, A species of Inca Tern
Botanical name: Larosterna inca
Genus: Inca Tern
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Description
The Inca tern is a large tern, approximately 40 cm (16 in) long. Sexes are similar; the adult is mostly slate-grey with white restricted to the facial plumes and the trailing edges of the wings. The large bill and legs are dark red. Immature birds are purple-brown, and gradually develop the facial plumes. 
Size
42 cm
Colors
Black
Yellow
Gray
White
Life Expectancy
26 years
Feeding Habits
Inca Tern's diet consists mainly of small fish like anchovies, captured through aerial dives. Notable for its specialized hunting technique, inca Tern exhibits a distinct foraging behavior characterized by a unique catlike mew call.
Habitat
Inca Tern typically inhabit areas along the marine coastline, particularly favoring rocky cliffs and guano islands where they can nest. These birds are also found nesting on sea cliffs, in burrows, or utilizing old nests of other seabirds like the Humboldt penguin. While inca Tern primarily reside on inshore guano islands, they can be encountered up to 67 km offshore. Their presence is marked in broader geographical regions that include rocky coastlines backed by cliffs, and at times, they adapt to artificial structures along these coastal habitats.
Dite type
Piscivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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