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Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family
Laridae
Genus
Sterna
Species
Sterna forsteri (Forster's Tern)

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

Similar Species in Sterna

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Antarctic Tern
Sterna vittata
Least Concern
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Arctic Tern
Sterna paradisaea
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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Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Endangered
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Kerguelen Tern
Sterna virgata
Near Threatened
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River Tern
Sterna aurantia
Vulnerable
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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 Forster's Tern?
The scientific name of Forster's Tern is Sterna forsteri. It belongs to the genus Sterna.
What is the conservation status of Forster's Tern?
Forster's Tern (Sterna forsteri) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Forster's Tern live?
Forster's Tern is found in Distributed across Belgium, Colombia, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Forster's Tern belong to?
Forster's Tern (Sterna forsteri) belongs to the genus Sterna, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
Is Forster's Tern endangered?
No, Forster's Tern (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 Forster's Tern belong to?
Forster's Tern (Sterna forsteri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Forster's Tern?
The closest relatives of Forster's Tern in the genus Sterna include Antarctic Tern, Arctic Tern, Black-bellied Tern, Black-naped Tern, Common Tern.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Sterna — 13 Species

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