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Sterne hirundinacée

Sterna hirundinacea

Least Concern

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family
Laridae
Genus
Sterna
Species
Sterna hirundinacea (Sterne hirundinacée)

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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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 Kerguelen
Sterna virgata
Near Threatened
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Sterne de rivière
Sterna aurantia
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 3 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 🐾
Sterne de Kerguelen
Sterna virgata
NT 🐾
Sterne de rivière
Sterna aurantia
VU 🐾
Sterne de Trudeau
Sterna trudeaui
LC 🐾
Sterne diamant
Sterna sumatrana
LC
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Sterne hirundinacée
Sterna hirundinacea
LC
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Sterne pierregarin
Sterna hirundo
EN 🐾
Sterne tara
Sterna striata
NT
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