Least tern (Sterna antillarum)
By: B.C. Thompson, J.J. Jackson, J. Burger, L.A. Hill, E.M. Kirsch, and J.L. Atwood
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Abstract
This species account discusses: distinguishing characteristics, distribution, systematics, migration, habitat, food habits, vocalizations, behavior (locomotion, maintenance, agonistic, sexual, social, interspecific), breeding (phenology, nest site, nest, eggs, incubation, development of the young, parental care), demography and populations (life span, mortality, dispersal and philopatry, population status), conservation and management, plumages and molt, and measurements. There is also a bibliography which lists key references for additional information. (DBO)
Suggested Citation
Thompson, B., Jackson, J., Burger, J., Hill, L., Kirsch, E., Atwood, J., 1997, Least tern (Sterna antillarum), v. 290, 32 pp.
| Publication type | Book |
|---|---|
| Title | Least tern (Sterna antillarum) |
| Volume | 290 |
| Year Published | 1997 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Academy of Natural Sciences |
| Publisher location | Philadelphia, PA |
| Contributing office(s) | Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center |
| Description | 32 pp |
| Larger Work Type | Report |
| Larger Work Subtype | Other Report |
| Larger Work Title | The Birds of North America |