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White-fronted Tern

Sterna striata

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 striata (White-fronted Tern)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロビタイアジサシ
Chinese 澳洲燕鸥
Spanish Charrán maorí
French Sterne tara
German Weißstirn-Seeschwalbe
Portuguese trinta-réis-de-fronte-branca
Russian Белолобая 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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Kerguelen Tern
Sterna virgata
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 White-fronted Tern?
The scientific name of White-fronted Tern is Sterna striata. It belongs to the genus Sterna.
What is the conservation status of White-fronted Tern?
White-fronted Tern (Sterna striata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does White-fronted Tern live?
White-fronted 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 White-fronted Tern belong to?
White-fronted Tern (Sterna striata) belongs to the genus Sterna, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
What kingdom does White-fronted Tern belong to?
White-fronted Tern (Sterna striata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of White-fronted Tern?
The closest relatives of White-fronted 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 🐾
Kerguelen Tern
Sterna virgata
NT
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White-fronted Tern
Sterna striata
NT
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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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