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アジサシ (Common Tern)

Sterna hirundo

Endangered

About

アジサシ（Sterna hirundo）はIUCNレッドリストで危機（EN）に分類されている。野生での絶滅リスクが高く、著しい個体数の減少と生存への継続的な脅威がある。

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 (チドリ目)

Species

Sterna hirundo (アジサシ)

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 アジサシ?

The scientific name of アジサシ is Sterna hirundo. It belongs to the genus Sterna.

What is the conservation status of アジサシ?

アジサシ (Sterna hirundo) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does アジサシ live?

アジサシ 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 アジサシ belong to?

アジサシ (Sterna hirundo) belongs to the genus Sterna, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

Is アジサシ endangered?

Yes, アジサシ (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 アジサシ belong to?

アジサシ (Sterna hirundo) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of アジサシ?

The closest relatives of アジサシ in the genus Sterna include アラビアアジサシ, インドアジサシ, エリグロアジサシ, カワアジサシ, キョクアジサシ.