Little Tern

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dublin_Bay_Biosphere_Reserve
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to coastal life
gptkbp:adult_plumage white underparts
brown and white mottled
gptkbp:aircraft_operated white with black tips
gptkbp:behavior colonial nesting
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
May to August
often near estuaries
gptkbp:calls_for a sharp 'kik' sound
gptkbp:clutch_size typically 1 to 3 eggs
gptkbp:color gptkb:yellow
black cap on head
yellow with a black tip
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
small fish
gptkbp:distribution Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia
gptkbp:egg_color white or pale buff
gptkbp:end_of_life high in stable environments
gptkbp:family gptkb:Laridae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations pursuit diving
gptkbp:fledging_period limited parental care
3–4 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior dive for fish
hovering before diving
gptkbp:genus Sternula
gptkbp:habitat varies seasonally
coastal areas
sandy beaches
shingle beaches
prefer undisturbed areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Little Tern
gptkbp:incubation_period shared by both parents
21–23 days
gptkbp:interacts_with can lead to disturbances
gptkbp:length 24–28 cm
24–26 cm
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays
gptkbp:migration varies by region
migratory
up to 2000 km
coastal migration
gptkbp:nesting ground-nesting
April to August
affected by predation
can be high in suitable areas
shallow scrapes in sand
gptkbp:population vary in size
in the thousands globally
gptkbp:population_trend stable in some areas
gptkbp:predators gulls
gptkbp:research ongoing to monitor populations
gptkbp:social_structure loose colonies
gptkbp:species gptkb:Sternula_albifrons
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization used for communication
gptkbp:weight 40–60 g
gptkbp:wingspan 50–55 cm
55–60 cm