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Sterne fuligineuse

Onychoprion fuscatus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese セグロアジサシ
Chinese 乌燕鸥
Spanish Charrán sombrío
French Sterne fuligineuse
German Rußseeschwalbe
Portuguese gaivina-de-dorso-preto
Russian Тёмная крачка
Thai นกนางนวลแกลบดำ

Similar Species in Onychoprion

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Sterne à dos gris
Onychoprion lunatus
Least Concern
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Sterne bridée
Onychoprion anaethetus
Least Concern
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Sterne des Aléoutiennes
Onychoprion aleuticus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sterne fuligineuse?
The scientific name of Sterne fuligineuse is Onychoprion fuscatus. It belongs to the genus Onychoprion.
What is the conservation status of Sterne fuligineuse?
Sterne fuligineuse (Onychoprion fuscatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sterne fuligineuse live?
Sterne fuligineuse is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.
What family does Sterne fuligineuse belong to?
Sterne fuligineuse (Onychoprion fuscatus) belongs to the genus Onychoprion, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
Is Sterne fuligineuse endangered?
No, Sterne fuligineuse (Onychoprion fuscatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sterne fuligineuse belong to?
Sterne fuligineuse (Onychoprion fuscatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Sterne fuligineuse?
The closest relatives of Sterne fuligineuse in the genus Onychoprion include Sterne à dos gris, Sterne bridée, Sterne des Aléoutiennes.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Onychoprion — 4 Species

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Sterne à dos gris
Onychoprion lunatus
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Sterne bridée
Onychoprion anaethetus
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Sterne des Aléoutiennes
Onychoprion aleuticus
VU
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Sterne fuligineuse
Onychoprion fuscatus
LC
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