Least 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

Sternula

Species

Sternula antillarum (Least Tern)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカコアジサシ

Chinese 小白额燕鸥

Spanish Charrancito americano

French Petite Sterne

German Antillen-Zwergseeschwalbe

Portuguese trinta-réis-miúdo

Russian Карликовая крачка

Similar Species in Sternula

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Damara Tern

Sternula balaenarum

Least Concern

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Fairy Tern

Sternula nereis

Vulnerable

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Little Tern

Sternula albifrons

Near Threatened

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Peruvian Tern

Sternula lorata

Endangered

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Saunders's Tern

Sternula saundersi

Least Concern

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Yellow-billed Tern

Sternula superciliaris

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Least Tern?

The scientific name of Least Tern is Sternula antillarum. It belongs to the genus Sternula.

What is the conservation status of Least Tern?

Least Tern (Sternula antillarum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Least Tern live?

Least Tern is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Least Tern belong to?

Least Tern (Sternula antillarum) belongs to the genus Sternula, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

Is Least Tern endangered?

No, Least Tern (Sternula antillarum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Least Tern belong to?

Least Tern (Sternula antillarum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Least Tern?

The closest relatives of Least Tern in the genus Sternula include Damara Tern, Fairy Tern, Little Tern, Peruvian Tern, Saunders's Tern.