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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:bird
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gptkbp:adaptations
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seasonal migration
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gptkbp:adult_plumage
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white and gray
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gptkbp:behavior
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aggressive towards intruders
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gptkbp:breeding_range
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coastal North America
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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spring to summer
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gptkbp:call
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varied vocalizations
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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1-4 eggs
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gptkbp:color
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gptkb:black
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gptkbp:coloration
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black cap on head
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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habitat protection
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of coastal ecosystems
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gptkbp:diet
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gptkb:fish
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gptkbp:distribution
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gptkb:North_America
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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predator of fish
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gptkbp:egg_color
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speckled brown
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Laridae
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gptkbp:fledging_period
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4-5 weeks
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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diving for fish
surface plunging
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gptkbp:genus
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gptkb:Sterna
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gptkbp:habitat
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coastal areas
islands and sandbars
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gptkbp:habitat_preference
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shallow waters
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Indian River Tern
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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21-28 days
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gptkbp:length
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30-38 cm
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gptkbp:mating_system
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aerial displays
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gptkbp:migration
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gptkb:Atlantic_Flyway
migratory bird
up to 2000 km
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gptkbp:nesting
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ground-nesting
high density
May to August
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gptkbp:nesting_site
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gravel beaches
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gptkbp:population_trend
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gptkb:stable
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gptkbp:predators
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birds of prey
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Common_Tern
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gptkbp:research
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behavioral ecology
population monitoring
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gptkbp:scientific_classification
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gptkb:Aves
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gptkbp:social_behavior
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colonial nesting
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gptkbp:social_structure
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flocks
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gptkbp:species
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gptkb:Sterna_hirundo
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gptkbp:subspecies
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gptkb:Sterna_hirundo_hirundo
gptkb:Sterna_hirundo_longipennis
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gptkbp:tail_type
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forked tail
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:type_of_care
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dependent on parents
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gptkbp:vocalization
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trumpeting calls
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gptkbp:weight
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100-200 g
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gptkbp:wing_configuration
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long pointed wings
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gptkbp:wingspan
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75-85 cm
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gptkbp:wintering_range
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southern coasts
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Ranganathittu_Bird_Sanctuary
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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