White-cheeked Tern

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Family_Laridae
gptkbp:adult_plumage brown and white
white and gray
gptkbp:behavior colonial
gregarious
protective of young
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:calls_for trumpet-like sound
gptkbp:clutch_size 1 to 3 eggs
gptkbp:color white and gray
long and slender
distinctive black cap
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of coastal ecosystems
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Indian_Ocean
gptkbp:egg_color white with speckles
gptkbp:family gptkb:Laridae
gptkbp:first_flight light and agile
gptkbp:fishing_regulations plunge diving
gptkbp:fledging_period about 4 weeks
gptkbp:foot short and webbed
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gptkb:Basketball_Player
surface diving
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Sterna
gptkbp:habitat islands
coastal areas
sandy beaches
open coastal waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label White-cheeked Tern
gptkbp:incubation_period about 21 days
shared by both parents
gptkbp:length 30-35 cm
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays
gptkbp:migration migratory
seasonal migration
short to medium
coastal migration
gptkbp:nesting variable
ground-nesting
April to August
scrape nests
gptkbp:order gptkb:Charadriiformes
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:predators seagulls
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Common_Tern
gptkbp:social_structure hierarchical
gptkbp:status studied species
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Sterna_repressa
gptkbp:tail_type forked tail
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defensive during breeding
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:weight 100-150 g
gptkbp:wildlife popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:wingspan 75-80 cm