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Sterne de Forster

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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Sterne à joues blanches
Sterna repressa
Least Concern
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Sterne arctique
Sterna paradisaea
Least Concern
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Sterne à ventre noir
Sterna acuticauda
Endangered
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Sterne couronnée
Sterna vittata
Least Concern
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Sterne de Dougall
Sterna dougallii
Least Concern
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Sterne de Kerguelen
Sterna virgata
Near Threatened
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Sterne de rivière
Sterna aurantia
Vulnerable
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Sterne de Trudeau
Sterna trudeaui
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sterne de Forster?
The scientific name of Sterne de Forster is Sterna forsteri. It belongs to the genus Sterna.
What is the conservation status of Sterne de Forster?
Sterne de Forster (Sterna forsteri) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sterne de Forster live?
Sterne de Forster is found in Distributed across Belgium, Colombia, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Sterne de Forster belong to?
Sterne de Forster (Sterna forsteri) belongs to the genus Sterna, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
Is Sterne de Forster endangered?
No, Sterne de Forster (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 Sterne de Forster belong to?
Sterne de Forster (Sterna forsteri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Sterne de Forster?
The closest relatives of Sterne de Forster in the genus Sterna include Sterne à joues blanches, Sterne arctique, Sterne à ventre noir, Sterne couronnée, Sterne de Dougall.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Sterna — 13 Species

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Sterne à joues blanches
Sterna repressa
LC 🐾
Sterne arctique
Sterna paradisaea
LC 🐾
Sterne à ventre noir
Sterna acuticauda
EN 🐾
Sterne couronnée
Sterna vittata
LC 🐾
Sterne de Dougall
Sterna dougallii
LC
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Sterne de Forster
Sterna forsteri
LC
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Sterne de Kerguelen
Sterna virgata
NT 🐾
Sterne de rivière
Sterna aurantia
VU 🐾
Sterne de Trudeau
Sterna trudeaui
LC 🐾
Sterne diamant
Sterna sumatrana
LC 🐾
Sterne hirundinacée
Sterna hirundinacea
LC 🐾
Sterne pierregarin
Sterna hirundo
EN 🐾
Sterne tara
Sterna striata
NT
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