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Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

Least Concern

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Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (إفجيجيات)

Species

Chlidonias niger (Black Tern)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハシグロクロハラアジサシ

Chinese 黑浮鷗

Spanish Charrán negro

French Guifette noire

German Trauerseeschwalbe

Portuguese gaivina-preta

Russian Чёрная крачка

Similar Species in Chlidonias

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White-winged Tern

Chlidonias leucopterus

Not Evaluated

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Black-fronted Tern

Chlidonias albostriatus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Tern?

The scientific name of Black Tern is Chlidonias niger. It belongs to the genus Chlidonias.

What is the conservation status of Black Tern?

Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black Tern live?

Black Tern is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Black Tern belong to?

Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) belongs to the genus Chlidonias, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

Is Black Tern endangered?

No, Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Black Tern belong to?

Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Black Tern?

The closest relatives of Black Tern in the genus Chlidonias include White-winged Tern, Black-fronted Tern, Whiskered Tern.