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Charrán común

Sterna hirundo

Endangered

About

El charrán común (Sterna hirundo) está clasificado como En Peligro (EN) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. En alto riesgo de extinción en estado silvestre, con un significativo declive poblacional y amenazas continuas a su supervivencia.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Sterna hirundo (Charrán común)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アジサシ

Chinese 普通燕鷗

Spanish Charrán común

French Sterne pierregarin

German Flussseeschwalbe

Portuguese trinta-réis-boreal / gaivina

Russian Речная крачка

Arabic الخرشنة الشائعة, خطاف البحر

Thai นกนางนวลแกลบธรรมดา

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Charrán común?

The scientific name of Charrán común is Sterna hirundo. It belongs to the genus Sterna.

What is the conservation status of Charrán común?

Charrán común (Sterna hirundo) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Charrán común live?

Charrán común is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Sweden, United States.

What family does Charrán común belong to?

Charrán común (Sterna hirundo) belongs to the genus Sterna, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

Is Charrán común endangered?

Yes, Charrán común (Sterna hirundo) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Charrán común belong to?

Charrán común (Sterna hirundo) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Charrán común?

The closest relatives of Charrán común in the genus Sterna include Charrán antártico, Charrán arábigo, Charrán ártico, Charrán coroniblanco, Charrán de Forster.