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Forsterseeschwalbe

Sterna forsteri

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Colombia, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese メリケンアジサシ
Chinese 加拿大燕鷗
Spanish Charrán de Forster
French Sterne de Forster
German Forsterseeschwalbe
Portuguese gaivina-de-forster
Russian Крачка Форстера

Similar Species in Sterna

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Antarktikseeschwalbe
Sterna vittata
Least Concern
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Falklandseeschwalbe
Sterna hirundinacea
Least Concern
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Flussseeschwalbe
Sterna hirundo
Endangered
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Hinduseeschwalbe
Sterna aurantia
Vulnerable
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Kerguelenseeschwalbe
Sterna virgata
Near Threatened
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Küstenseeschwalbe
Sterna paradisaea
Least Concern
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Rosenseeschwalbe
Sterna dougallii
Least Concern
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Schwarzbauch-Seeschwalbe
Sterna acuticauda
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Forsterseeschwalbe?
The scientific name of Forsterseeschwalbe is Sterna forsteri. It belongs to the genus Sterna.
What is the conservation status of Forsterseeschwalbe?
Forsterseeschwalbe (Sterna forsteri) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Forsterseeschwalbe live?
Forsterseeschwalbe is found in Distributed across Belgium, Colombia, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Forsterseeschwalbe belong to?
Forsterseeschwalbe (Sterna forsteri) belongs to the genus Sterna, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
Is Forsterseeschwalbe endangered?
No, Forsterseeschwalbe (Sterna forsteri) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Forsterseeschwalbe belong to?
Forsterseeschwalbe (Sterna forsteri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Forsterseeschwalbe?
The closest relatives of Forsterseeschwalbe in the genus Sterna include Antarktikseeschwalbe, Falklandseeschwalbe, Flussseeschwalbe, Hinduseeschwalbe, Kerguelenseeschwalbe.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Sterna — 13 Species

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Antarktikseeschwalbe
Sterna vittata
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Falklandseeschwalbe
Sterna hirundinacea
LC 🐾
Flussseeschwalbe
Sterna hirundo
EN
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Forsterseeschwalbe
Sterna forsteri
LC
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Hinduseeschwalbe
Sterna aurantia
VU 🐾
Kerguelenseeschwalbe
Sterna virgata
NT 🐾
Küstenseeschwalbe
Sterna paradisaea
LC 🐾
Rosenseeschwalbe
Sterna dougallii
LC 🐾
Schwarzbauch-Seeschwalbe
Sterna acuticauda
EN 🐾
Schwarznacken-Seeschwalbe
Sterna sumatrana
LC 🐾
Weißscheitel-Seeschwalbe
Sterna trudeaui
LC 🐾
Weißstirn-Seeschwalbe
Sterna striata
NT 🐾
Weißwangen-Seeschwalbe
Sterna repressa
LC
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