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Inca Tern
Larosterna inca
The Inca Tern is a striking seabird known for its unique appearance, featuring a slate-gray body, bright red-orange beak and legs, and distinctive white mustachioed facial plumes. It is native to the Pacific coasts of Peru and Chile, where it inhabits rocky shorelines, cliffs, a…
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- The Inca Tern's unique mustache is not just for show—it indicates good health and plays a crucial role in mate attraction.
- The Inca Tern's prominent white mustache is present in both males and females, serving as a key feature in mate selection. Unlike many other tern species, it rarely ventures inland, preferring the cool, nutrient-rich waters of the Humboldt Current. Their calls are sharp and distinctive, often likened to a cat's meow.
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