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Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Least Concern

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Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (4 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Thalasseus sandvicensis (Sandwich Tern)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese サンドイッチアジサシ

Chinese 白嘴端凤头燕鸥

Spanish Charrán patinegro

French Sterne caugek

German Brandseeschwalbe

Portuguese garajau

Russian Пестроносая крачка

Arabic خرشنة الساندويش

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Chinese Crested Tern

Thalasseus bernsteini

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sandwich Tern?

The scientific name of Sandwich Tern is Thalasseus sandvicensis. It belongs to the genus Thalasseus.

What is the conservation status of Sandwich Tern?

Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sandwich Tern live?

Sandwich Tern is found in Found across Europe (4 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, Venezuela.

What family does Sandwich Tern belong to?

Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis) belongs to the genus Thalasseus, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

Is Sandwich Tern endangered?

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

What kingdom does Sandwich Tern belong to?

Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Sandwich Tern?

The closest relatives of Sandwich Tern in the genus Thalasseus include Chinese Crested Tern, Elegant Tern, Greater Crested Tern, Lesser Crested Tern, Royal Tern.