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Charrán suramericano

Sterna hirundinacea

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ナンベイアジサシ
Chinese 南美燕鷗
Spanish Charrán suramericano
French Sterne hirundinacée
German Falklandseeschwalbe
Portuguese trinta-réis-de-bico-vermelho
Russian Южноамериканская крачка

Similar Species in Sterna

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Charrán antártico
Sterna vittata
Least Concern
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Charrán arábigo
Sterna repressa
Least Concern
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Charrán ártico
Sterna paradisaea
Least Concern
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Charrán común
Sterna hirundo
Endangered
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Charrán coroniblanco
Sterna trudeaui
Least Concern
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Charrán de Forster
Sterna forsteri
Least Concern
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Charrán de las Kerguelen
Sterna virgata
Near Threatened
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Charrán de Sumatra
Sterna sumatrana
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Charrán suramericano?
The scientific name of Charrán suramericano is Sterna hirundinacea. It belongs to the genus Sterna.
What is the conservation status of Charrán suramericano?
Charrán suramericano (Sterna hirundinacea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Charrán suramericano live?
Charrán suramericano is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Charrán suramericano belong to?
Charrán suramericano (Sterna hirundinacea) belongs to the genus Sterna, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
Is Charrán suramericano endangered?
No, Charrán suramericano (Sterna hirundinacea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Charrán suramericano belong to?
Charrán suramericano (Sterna hirundinacea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Charrán suramericano?
The closest relatives of Charrán suramericano in the genus Sterna include Charrán antártico, Charrán arábigo, Charrán ártico, Charrán común, Charrán coroniblanco.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Sterna — 13 Species

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Charrán antártico
Sterna vittata
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Charrán arábigo
Sterna repressa
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Charrán ártico
Sterna paradisaea
LC 🐾
Charrán común
Sterna hirundo
EN 🐾
Charrán coroniblanco
Sterna trudeaui
LC 🐾
Charrán de Forster
Sterna forsteri
LC 🐾
Charrán de las Kerguelen
Sterna virgata
NT 🐾
Charrán de Sumatra
Sterna sumatrana
LC 🐾
Charrán indio
Sterna aurantia
VU 🐾
Charrán maorí
Sterna striata
NT 🐾
Charrán rosado
Sterna dougallii
LC
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Charrán suramericano
Sterna hirundinacea
LC
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Charrán ventrinegro
Sterna acuticauda
EN
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