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Kerguelenseeschwalbe

Sterna virgata

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ケルゲレンアジサシ
Chinese 克岛燕鸥
Spanish Charrán de las Kerguelen
French Sterne de Kerguelen
German Kerguelenseeschwalbe
Portuguese trinta-réis-das-kerguelen
Russian Кергеленская крачка

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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Forsterseeschwalbe
Sterna forsteri
Least Concern
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Hinduseeschwalbe
Sterna aurantia
Vulnerable
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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 Kerguelenseeschwalbe?
The scientific name of Kerguelenseeschwalbe is Sterna virgata. It belongs to the genus Sterna.
What is the conservation status of Kerguelenseeschwalbe?
Kerguelenseeschwalbe (Sterna virgata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Kerguelenseeschwalbe live?
Kerguelenseeschwalbe is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Kerguelenseeschwalbe belong to?
Kerguelenseeschwalbe (Sterna virgata) belongs to the genus Sterna, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
What kingdom does Kerguelenseeschwalbe belong to?
Kerguelenseeschwalbe (Sterna virgata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Kerguelenseeschwalbe?
The closest relatives of Kerguelenseeschwalbe in the genus Sterna include Antarktikseeschwalbe, Falklandseeschwalbe, Flussseeschwalbe, Forsterseeschwalbe, Hinduseeschwalbe.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Sterna — 13 Species

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Antarktikseeschwalbe
Sterna vittata
LC 🐾
Falklandseeschwalbe
Sterna hirundinacea
LC 🐾
Flussseeschwalbe
Sterna hirundo
EN 🐾
Forsterseeschwalbe
Sterna forsteri
LC 🐾
Hinduseeschwalbe
Sterna aurantia
VU
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Kerguelenseeschwalbe
Sterna virgata
NT
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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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