27 Inca Tern Facts: The Bird With a Mustache (Larosterna inca)

26. Do Inca terns have a courtship ritual?
A list of Inca tern facts wouldn’t be complete without information about the love relationships between these seabirds. Inca terns do have a courtship ritual, and it is quite elaborate, especially for first-time mates.

27. Do both Inca tern parents raise their chicks?
Yes, both mom and dad Inca terns work together as a team to raise their young. They take turns incubating the eggs for about four weeks.

After the chicks hatch, Mom and Dad both will feed them until they are ready to fledge at about seven weeks old.