Inca Tern

Larosterna inca

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Aves · Charadriiformes · Laridae

About

The Inca tern is a near-threatened species of tern in the subfamily Sterninae of the family Laridae. It is found along the Pacific coasts of Chile, Ecuador and Perú, and has appeared as a vagrant in Central America and Hawaii.

Fun Fact

It is found along the Pacific coasts of Chile, Ecuador and Perú, and has appeared as a vagrant in Central America and Hawaii.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Consumes planktonic crustaceans and offal or carrion in its diet.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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