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Elegant Tern

Thalasseus elegans

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (إفجيجيات)

Species

Thalasseus elegans (Elegant Tern)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ユウガアジサシ

Chinese 丽色凤头燕鸥

Spanish Charrán elegante

French Sterne élégante

German Schmuckseeschwalbe

Portuguese garajau-elegante

Russian Элегантная крачка

Similar Species in Thalasseus

الخرشنة المتوجة الصغيرة

Thalasseus bengalensis

Not Evaluated

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خرشنة الساندويش

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Thalasseus bernsteini

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Elegant Tern?

The scientific name of Elegant Tern is Thalasseus elegans. It belongs to the genus Thalasseus.

What is the conservation status of Elegant Tern?

Elegant Tern (Thalasseus elegans) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Elegant Tern live?

Elegant Tern is found in Distributed across Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Elegant Tern belong to?

Elegant Tern (Thalasseus elegans) belongs to the genus Thalasseus, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

What kingdom does Elegant Tern belong to?

Elegant Tern (Thalasseus elegans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Elegant Tern?

The closest relatives of Elegant Tern in the genus Thalasseus include الخرشنة الخطافية, الخرشنة المتوجة الصغيرة, خرشنة الساندويش, Royal Tern, Chinese Crested Tern.