Large-billed Tern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Aves (Birds)

Order

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Family

Laridae

Genus

Phaetusa

Species

Phaetusa simplex (Large-billed Tern)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオハシアジサシ

Chinese 巨嘴燕鸥

Spanish Gaviotín Picudo

French Sterne à gros bec

German Großschnabel-Seeschwalbe

Portuguese trinta-réis-grande

Russian Большеклювая крачка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Large-billed Tern?

The scientific name of Large-billed Tern is Phaetusa simplex. It belongs to the genus Phaetusa.

What is the conservation status of Large-billed Tern?

Large-billed Tern (Phaetusa simplex) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Large-billed Tern live?

Large-billed Tern is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Large-billed Tern belong to?

Large-billed Tern (Phaetusa simplex) belongs to the genus Phaetusa, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

Is Large-billed Tern endangered?

No, Large-billed Tern (Phaetusa simplex) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Large-billed Tern belong to?

Large-billed Tern (Phaetusa simplex) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).