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Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

Endangered

About

Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Sterna hirundo (Common Tern)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アジサシ

Chinese 普通燕鷗

Spanish Charrán común

French Sterne pierregarin

German Flussseeschwalbe

Portuguese trinta-réis-boreal / gaivina

Russian Речная крачка

Arabic الخرشنة الشائعة, خطاف البحر

Thai นกนางนวลแกลบธรรมดา

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Tern?

The scientific name of Common Tern is Sterna hirundo. It belongs to the genus Sterna.

What is the conservation status of Common Tern?

Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Common Tern live?

Common Tern is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Sweden, United States.

What family does Common Tern belong to?

Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) belongs to the genus Sterna, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

Is Common Tern endangered?

Yes, Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Common Tern belong to?

Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Common Tern?

The closest relatives of Common Tern in the genus Sterna include Antarctic Tern, Black-bellied Tern, Black-naped Tern, Arctic Tern, Forster's Tern.