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Sterne arctique

Sterna paradisaea

Least Concern

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Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Sterna paradisaea (Sterne arctique)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キョクアジサシ

Chinese 北极燕鸥

Spanish Charrán ártico

French Sterne arctique

German Küstenseeschwalbe

Portuguese trinta-réis-ártico / gaivina-do-árctico

Russian Полярная крачка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sterne arctique?

The scientific name of Sterne arctique is Sterna paradisaea. It belongs to the genus Sterna.

What is the conservation status of Sterne arctique?

Sterne arctique (Sterna paradisaea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sterne arctique live?

Sterne arctique is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Sterne arctique belong to?

Sterne arctique (Sterna paradisaea) belongs to the genus Sterna, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

Is Sterne arctique endangered?

No, Sterne arctique (Sterna paradisaea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Sterne arctique belong to?

Sterne arctique (Sterna paradisaea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Sterne arctique?

The closest relatives of Sterne arctique in the genus Sterna include Sterne à joues blanches, Sterne à ventre noir, Sterne couronnée, Sterne de Dougall, Sterne de Forster.