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gaivina-de-forster

Sterna forsteri

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Belgium, Colombia, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese メリケンアジサシ
Chinese 加拿大燕鷗
Spanish Charrán de Forster
French Sterne de Forster
German Forsterseeschwalbe
Portuguese gaivina-de-forster
Russian Крачка Форстера

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gaivina-de-nuca-preta
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Least Concern
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trinta-réis-antártico
Sterna vittata
Least Concern
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trinta-réis-ártico / gaivina-do-árctico
Sterna paradisaea
Least Concern
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trinta-réis-boreal / gaivina
Sterna hirundo
Endangered
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trinta-réis-das-kerguelen
Sterna virgata
Near Threatened
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trinta-réis-de-barriga-preta
Sterna acuticauda
Endangered
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trinta-réis-de-bico-vermelho
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of gaivina-de-forster?
The scientific name of gaivina-de-forster is Sterna forsteri. It belongs to the genus Sterna.
What is the conservation status of gaivina-de-forster?
gaivina-de-forster (Sterna forsteri) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does gaivina-de-forster live?
gaivina-de-forster is found in Distributed across Belgium, Colombia, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does gaivina-de-forster belong to?
gaivina-de-forster (Sterna forsteri) belongs to the genus Sterna, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
Is gaivina-de-forster endangered?
No, gaivina-de-forster (Sterna forsteri) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does gaivina-de-forster belong to?
gaivina-de-forster (Sterna forsteri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of gaivina-de-forster?
The closest relatives of gaivina-de-forster in the genus Sterna include gaivina-arábica, gaivina-de-nuca-preta, trinta-réis-antártico, trinta-réis-ártico / gaivina-do-árctico, trinta-réis-boreal / gaivina.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Sterna — 13 Species

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gaivina-arábica
Sterna repressa
LC
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gaivina-de-forster
Sterna forsteri
LC
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gaivina-de-nuca-preta
Sterna sumatrana
LC 🐾
trinta-réis-antártico
Sterna vittata
LC 🐾
trinta-réis-ártico / gaivina-do-árctico
Sterna paradisaea
LC 🐾
trinta-réis-boreal / gaivina
Sterna hirundo
EN 🐾
trinta-réis-das-kerguelen
Sterna virgata
NT 🐾
trinta-réis-de-barriga-preta
Sterna acuticauda
EN 🐾
trinta-réis-de-bico-vermelho
Sterna hirundinacea
LC 🐾
trinta-réis-de-coroa-branca
Sterna trudeaui
LC 🐾
trinta-réis-de-fronte-branca
Sterna striata
NT 🐾
trinta-réis-ribeirinho
Sterna aurantia
VU 🐾
trinta-réis-róseo / gaivina-rosada
Sterna dougallii
LC
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