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Sterne de Kerguelen

Sterna virgata

Near Threatened

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family
Laridae
Genus
Sterna
Species
Sterna virgata (Sterne de Kerguelen)

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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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 Forster
Sterna forsteri
Least Concern
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Sterne de rivière
Sterna aurantia
Vulnerable
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Sterne de Trudeau
Sterna trudeaui
Least Concern
View all species in Sterna →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sterne de Kerguelen?
The scientific name of Sterne de Kerguelen is Sterna virgata. It belongs to the genus Sterna.
What is the conservation status of Sterne de Kerguelen?
Sterne de Kerguelen (Sterna virgata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sterne de Kerguelen live?
Sterne de Kerguelen 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 Sterne de Kerguelen belong to?
Sterne de Kerguelen (Sterna virgata) belongs to the genus Sterna, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
What kingdom does Sterne de Kerguelen belong to?
Sterne de Kerguelen (Sterna virgata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Sterne de Kerguelen?
The closest relatives of Sterne de Kerguelen in the genus Sterna include Sterne à joues blanches, Sterne arctique, Sterne à ventre noir, Sterne couronnée, Sterne de Dougall.

Native Range — 1 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 🐾
Sterne de Forster
Sterna forsteri
LC
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Sterne de Kerguelen
Sterna virgata
NT
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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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