Common tern

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Poole_Harbour_Site_of_Special_Scientific_Interest
gptkbp:behavior colonial
aggressive towards intruders
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
large colonies
gptkbp:calls_for trumpet-like
gptkbp:color gptkb:red
white and gray
darker head
white head
red with a black tip
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of coastal ecosystems
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:egg_color speckled
gptkbp:family gptkb:Laridae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations hovering
gptkbp:fledging_period 3-4 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gptkb:Basketball_Player
estuaries
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Sterna
gptkbp:habitat coastal areas
open areas near water
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Common tern
gptkbp:incubation_period 21-28 days
gptkbp:interacts_with affected by pollution
gptkbp:length 28–38 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 30 years
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays
gptkbp:migration migratory
coastal routes
up to 10,000 km
gptkbp:nesting variable
ground-nesting
high density
sand or gravel
gptkbp:predators gulls
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Forster's_tern
gptkb:Arctic_tern
gptkb:Black_tern
Roseate tern
gptkbp:social_structure hierarchical
gptkbp:species gptkb:Sterna_hirundo
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Sterna_hirundo_hirundo
gptkb:Sterna_hirundo_longipennis
gptkb:Sterna_hirundo_tibialis
gptkb:Sterna_hirundo_sandvicensis
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on surface feeding
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:weight 80–150 g
gptkbp:wingspan 70–80 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range coastal waters