Kerguelen Tern
Kerguelen Tern · BirdGacha
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Illustration · not to scale
- Body Mass
- 126 g
- Diet
- Aquatic prey
- Migration
- Partially migratory
⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale
Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 203).
Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 127).
* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.
How to identify
Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.
Similar species
Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.
Calls & songs
A playable recording is not currently available for this species.
🌍 Range & Habitat
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
- Sterna virgata mercuri
Crozet and Prince Edward is. (w South Atlantic Ocean)
- Sterna virgata virgata
Kerguelen Is. (c South Atlantic Ocean)
Frequently asked questions
What is its scientific name?
Sterna virgata
Which family does it belong to?
Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)
Where is it found?
Indian Ocean: subantarctic islands of Western & Central South Indian Ocean: Crozet & Prince Edward & and Kerguelen is.
Sources & credits
📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia- IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗
- AVONET ↗
- Bird illustration credits ↗ · huashu-bird-sticker · PolyForm-Shield-1.0.0
- Illustration reference ↗ · simben · CC BY-NC-ND
