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