Arctic terns

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to long-distance travel
gptkbp:adult_plumage called chicks
achieved after 2 to 3 years
gptkbp:aircraft_operated up to 40 miles per hour
gptkbp:behavior often seen in large flocks
gptkbp:breeding_season often found in large groups
gptkbp:climate migrate to find suitable breeding grounds
gptkbp:clutch_size typically 2 eggs
gptkbp:color white body with black cap
gptkbp:community_involvement show adaptability to changing environments
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by various organizations
gptkbp:conservation_status monitored by Bird Life International
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in various folklore
gptkbp:diet fish and invertebrates
gptkbp:ecological_role important for marine ecosystems.
gptkbp:egg_color 1 to 3 eggs per clutch
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:fishing_regulations hovering before diving
gptkbp:fledging_period about 4 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior rich in marine life
dive for fish
gptkbp:genetic_diversity provide insights into migration evolution
gptkbp:habitat coastal areas and islands
found in all continents except Antarctica
prefer sandy or gravelly beaches
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Arctic terns
gptkbp:incubation_period about 3 weeks
gptkbp:lifespan over 30 years
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays and calls
gptkbp:migration several weeks
varied and complex
long-distance migratory bird
between the Arctic and Antarctic regions
changes in daylight and temperature
face storms and predators during migration
up to 71,000 kilometers annually
gptkbp:molt occurs after breeding season
gptkbp:nesting May to August
depends on food availability
ground nesting
defend territory aggressively
often return to the same site each year
gptkbp:population least concern
gptkbp:predators seagulls and larger birds of prey
gptkbp:research_interest studied for migration patterns
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Sterna_paradisaea
gptkbp:size about 100 to 120 grams
gptkbp:social_structure monogamous during breeding season
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls for communication
gptkbp:wildlife high during nesting season
important for their survival
threat due to human activity
gptkbp:wingspan 70 to 80 cm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tundratown
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5