Sternula antillarum

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adult_plumage brown and white
gray upperparts
gptkbp:behavior aggressive during nesting
gptkbp:breeding_behavior low
gptkbp:breeding_range gptkb:North_America
small to medium
coastal states
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:call trumpet-like
gptkbp:climate_impact vulnerable
gptkbp:clutch_size 1-3 eggs
gptkbp:color white and gray
gptkbp:coloration dark cap on head
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Least_Tern
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status endangered
gptkbp:death variable
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
small fish and invertebrates
gptkbp:egg_color white to pale buff
gptkbp:egg_laying early morning
gptkbp:family gptkb:Laridae
gptkbp:fledging_period 21-28 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gptkb:diving
shallow waters
gptkbp:genus Sternula
gptkbp:habitat coastal areas
gptkbp:habitat_preference open sandy areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sternula antillarum
gptkbp:impact gptkb:significant
gptkbp:incubation_period 21-23 days
gptkbp:is_monitored_by ongoing
gptkbp:length 24-28 cm
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays
gptkbp:migration migratory
up to 2000 km
coastal migration
gptkbp:nest_material grasses and shells
gptkbp:nest_site_fidelity high
gptkbp:nesting ground-nesting
May to August
affected by weather conditions
predator control
high in suitable areas
gptkbp:nesting_site sandy beaches
gptkbp:population_trend declining
gptkbp:predators high
gulls
gptkbp:research_focus population dynamics
gptkbp:social_behavior colonial
gptkbp:social_structure loose colonies
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Sternula_antillarum_browni
gptkb:Sternula_antillarum_sinarundinacea
gptkb:Sternula_antillarum_antillarum
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:weight 50-150 g
gptkbp:wildlife important for conservation.
gptkbp:wingspan 50-60 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range Central America and northern South America
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Least_Tern
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6