Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) Science Article 1 abstract Patterns of abundance of the seabird tick Amblyomma loculosum and their effectson Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) nestling growth, fledging age, and survival are describedon Aride Island, Seychelles, in 1997-1999. Female ticks attached to nestlings from 4to 14 days (to engorge) whereas male ticks attached for 1-3 days. […]
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Basal metabolic rate and thermal conductance in Arctic Tern chicks and the effect of heat increment of feeding on thermoregulatory expenses
Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) Science Article 2 abstract Chick basal metabolic rate (BMRc) as oxygen consumption (VO2 in ml O2 g-1 h-1) of unfed individuals of Arctic Terns Sterna paradisaea during development (12-109 g) was best described by the parabolic equation VO2 = 1.25 + 0.061 m-0.00047m2, where m is body mass in g. Interspecific […]
Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea)
[order] CHARADRIIFORMES | [family] Laridae | [latin] Sterna paradisaea | [UK] Arctic Tern | [FR] Sterne arctique | [DE] Kusten-Seeschwalbe | [ES] Gaviotin Artico | [NL] Noordse Stern Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics The Arctic Tern is slightly smaller than the Common Tern with long, narrow wings and very short legs. In breeding plumage, the […]
Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii)
[order] CHARADRIIFORMES | [family] Laridae | [latin] Sterna dougallii | [UK] Roseate Tern | [FR] Sterne de Dougall | [DE] Rosen-Seeschwalbe | [ES] Charran rosado | [NL] Dougalls Stern Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Sterna dougallii Worldwide widespread coasts Sterna dougallii arideensis Seychelles to Madagascar and Rodrigues I. […]
Forsters Tern (Sterna forsteri)
[order] CHARADRIIFORMES | [family] Laridae | [latin] Sterna forsteri | [UK] Forsters Tern | [FR] Sterne de Forster | [DE] Forster-Seeschwalbe | [ES] | [NL] Forsters Stern Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics The Forster’s Tern is a medium-sized, primarily white tern with a black cap and dark eyes. The back and wings are a pale […]
Sooty Tern (Sterna fuscata)
[order] Charadriiformes | [family] Sternidae | [latin] Sterna fuscata | [UK] Sooty Tern | [FR] Sterne fuligineuse | [DE] Russseeschwalbe | [ES] Charran Sombrio | [IT] Rondine di mare oscura | [NL] Bonte Stern Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Onychoprion fuscatus TrO widespread Onychoprion fuscatus crissalis islands off […]
Yellow billed Tern (Sterna superciliaris)
[order] Charadriiformes | [family] Sternidae | [latin] Sterna superciliaris | [UK] Yellow-billed Tern | [FR] Sterne argentee | [DE] Amazonasseeschwalbe | [ES] Charrancito amazonico | [IT] Sterna dell’Amazzonia | [NL] Amazonestern Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics Small tern with a greenish bill, in breeding plamage dark grey above and white below. Forehead white with a […]
Little Tern (Sterna antillarum)
[order] Charadriiformes | [family] Sternidae | [latin] Sterna antillarum | [UK] Little Tern | [FR] Petite Sterne | [DE] Amerikanische Zwergseeschwalbe | [ES] Charrancito Americano | [IT] Fraticello americano | [NL] Amerikaanse Dwergstern Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Sternula albifrons AF, EU, OR, AU widespread Sternula albifrons albifrons […]
Royal Tern (Sterna maxima)
[order] Charadriiformes | [family] Sternidae | [latin] Sterna maxima | [UK] Royal Tern | [FR] Sterne royale | [DE] Konigsseeschwalbe | [ES] Charran real | [IT] Sterna reale | [NL] Koningsstern Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Thalasseus maximus NA, LA, AF coasts Thalasseus maximus albididorsalis Mauritania to Guinea […]
Cayenne Tern (Sterna eurygnatha)
[order] Charadriiformes | [family] Sternidae | [latin] Sterna eurygnatha | [UK] Cayenne Tern | [FR] Sterne caugek | [DE] Brandseeschwalbe | [ES] Gaviotin Brasilero | [IT] Beccapesci | [NL] Grote Stern Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Physical charateristics Cayenne Tern tends to have a darker mantle than Sandwich […]