Hydroprogne caspia

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adult_plumage gray and white
brown and mottled
gptkbp:breeding_range coastal North America
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to climate change
gptkbp:clutch_size 1 to 4 eggs
gptkbp:color gptkb:black
red with a black tip
gptkbp:coloration white and gray
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Caspian_tern
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of coastal ecosystems
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:egg_color pale blue to greenish
gptkbp:egg_size about 30 g
about 5 cm long
gptkbp:eye_color dark
gptkbp:family gptkb:Laridae
gptkbp:fledging_period about 4 weeks
gptkbp:flight_style strong and direct
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gptkb:diving
hovering
gptkbp:geographic_distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:habitat coastal areas
sandbars and islands
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hydroprogne caspia
gptkbp:human_interaction often seen in groups
gptkbp:incubation_period about 28 days
gptkbp:is_observed_in popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:length 40 to 50 cm
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays
gptkbp:migration migratory
autumn and spring
long-distance migratory
gptkbp:nesting varies by location
May to July
scrapes in sand
gptkbp:nesting_site gptkb:ground
gptkbp:order gptkb:Charadriiformes
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators foxes
birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Sterna_hirundo
gptkb:Sterna_paradisaea
gptkbp:research_status studied species
gptkbp:social_behavior colonial
gptkbp:social_structure breeding colonies
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Hydroprogne_caspia_caspia
gptkb:Hydroprogne_caspia_monteriensis
gptkb:Hydroprogne_caspia_tibetana
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats pollution
habitat loss
human disturbance
gptkbp:type_of_care both parents care
gptkbp:vocalization harsh calls
gptkbp:weight 0.8 to 1.5 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 100 to 120 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range coastal South America
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Caspian_Tern
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6