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Kerguelen Tern

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 (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Aves (새)
Order
Charadriiformes (도요목)
Family
Laridae
Genus
Sterna
Species
Sterna virgata (Kerguelen Tern)

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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Antarctic Tern
Sterna vittata
Least Concern
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Black-bellied Tern
Sterna acuticauda
Endangered
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Black-naped Tern
Sterna sumatrana
Least Concern
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Arctic Tern
Sterna paradisaea
Least Concern
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Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Endangered
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Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Least Concern
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White-fronted Tern
Sterna striata
Near Threatened
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Roseate Tern
Sterna dougallii
Least Concern
View all species in Sterna →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kerguelen Tern?
The scientific name of Kerguelen Tern is Sterna virgata. It belongs to the genus Sterna.
What is the conservation status of Kerguelen Tern?
Kerguelen Tern (Sterna virgata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Kerguelen Tern live?
Kerguelen Tern 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 Kerguelen Tern belong to?
Kerguelen Tern (Sterna virgata) belongs to the genus Sterna, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
What kingdom does Kerguelen Tern belong to?
Kerguelen Tern (Sterna virgata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Kerguelen Tern?
The closest relatives of Kerguelen Tern in the genus Sterna include Antarctic Tern, Black-bellied Tern, Black-naped Tern, Arctic Tern, Common Tern.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Sterna — 13 Species

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Antarctic Tern
Sterna vittata
LC 🐾
Black-bellied Tern
Sterna acuticauda
EN 🐾
Black-naped Tern
Sterna sumatrana
LC 🐾
Arctic Tern
Sterna paradisaea
LC 🐾
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
EN 🐾
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
LC
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Kerguelen Tern
Sterna virgata
NT
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White-fronted Tern
Sterna striata
NT 🐾
Roseate Tern
Sterna dougallii
LC 🐾
Snowy-crowned Tern
Sterna trudeaui
LC 🐾
South American Tern
Sterna hirundinacea
LC 🐾
River Tern
Sterna aurantia
VU 🐾
White-cheeked Tern
Sterna repressa
LC
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