Author: Matt Davis

Birds Of The World: Inca Tern

The Inca Tern(Larosterna inca) is a South American bird that is classified in the avian order Charadriiformes and family Laridae. 

Physical Characteristics

An adult Inca Tern’s body is mostly gray throughout. This species has a long white “ moustache” which starts at the base of the bill and curls down around the cheeks. There are bare yellow patches at the base of the bill. The legs and bill are red. The average measurements of an adult Inca Tern are as follows: 41 centimeters(1 foot 4.14 inches) long; 195 grams(6.88 ounces) in weight. 

Juvenile Inca Terns  are blackish, and have small … Continue

Marsupial Facts: Tasmanian Devil

The Tasmanian Devil(Sarcophilus harrisii) is a carnivorous marsupial that lives in Australia. The Tasmanian Devil is classified in order Dasyuromorphia and family Dasyuridae.

Physical Characteristics

The Tasmanian Devil is black; some individuals may have white patches on their body. The front legs are slightly longer than the hind legs. Tasmanian Devils weigh 9 kilograms(20 pounds) on average, the average body length is 62 centimeters(2 feet, 0.4 inches) and the tail averages 25 centimeters(9.8 inches) long.

GenusSarcophilus
Speciesharrisii
Binomial NameSarcophilus harrisii
Length50-78 cm(1’7.7”-2’6.7”)
Weight6-14 kg(13.23-30.9 lbs.)
Tail Length24-26 cm(9.45”-10.24”)
IUCN StatusEndangered

Range And Habitat

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