Thalasseus maximus caspius

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Thalasseus_maximus
gptkbp:adult_plumage brown and white
white with black cap
gptkbp:behavior colonial
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
variable by region
gptkbp:clutch_size 1-4 eggs
gptkbp:color gptkb:red
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
small fish and invertebrates
small fish and crustaceans
gptkbp:distribution Eurasia and North America
gptkbp:egg_color speckled
gptkbp:environmental_impact sensitive to climate change
gptkbp:family gptkb:Laridae
gptkbp:fledging_period 4-5 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gptkb:Basketball_Player
surface diving
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Thalasseus
gptkbp:habitat temperate regions
coastal areas
shallow coastal waters
up to several hundred pairs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thalasseus maximus caspius
gptkbp:impact fishing and pollution
gptkbp:incubation_period about 28 days
gptkbp:is_observed_in popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:length 40-50 cm
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays
gptkbp:migration migratory
seasonal migration
late summer to early fall
up to 2000 km
coastal flyways
coastal migration
gptkbp:nesting aggressive
ground-nesting
sand beaches
grasses and reeds
gptkbp:order gptkb:Charadriiformes
gptkbp:population_trend stable in some areas
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
foxes and raccoons
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Thalasseus_elegans
gptkb:Thalasseus_sandvicensis
gptkb:Thalasseus_maximus
gptkbp:research_interest ecology and behavior
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defensive displays
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization harsh calls
gptkbp:weight 0.8-1.5 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 100-120 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range warmer coastal areas