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Fairy Tern

Sternula nereis

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family
Laridae
Genus
Sternula
Species
Sternula nereis (Fairy Tern)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒメアジサシ
Chinese 眼斑燕鸥
Spanish Charrancito australiano
French Sterne néréis
German Australseeschwalbe
Portuguese trinta-réis-fádico
Russian Австралийская крачка

Similar Species in Sternula

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นกนางนวลแกลบเล็ก
Sternula albifrons
Near Threatened
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Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
Least Concern
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Yellow-billed Tern
Sternula superciliaris
Least Concern
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Peruvian Tern
Sternula lorata
Endangered
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Saunders's Tern
Sternula saundersi
Least Concern
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Damara Tern
Sternula balaenarum
Least Concern
View all species in Sternula →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fairy Tern?
The scientific name of Fairy Tern is Sternula nereis. It belongs to the genus Sternula.
What is the conservation status of Fairy Tern?
Fairy Tern (Sternula nereis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Fairy Tern live?
Fairy Tern is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Fairy Tern belong to?
Fairy Tern (Sternula nereis) belongs to the genus Sternula, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
Is Fairy Tern endangered?
Yes, Fairy Tern (Sternula nereis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Fairy Tern belong to?
Fairy Tern (Sternula nereis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Fairy Tern?
The closest relatives of Fairy Tern in the genus Sternula include นกนางนวลแกลบเล็ก, Least Tern, Yellow-billed Tern, Peruvian Tern, Saunders's Tern.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Sternula — 7 Species

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นกนางนวลแกลบเล็ก
Sternula albifrons
NT 🐾
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
LC 🐾
Yellow-billed Tern
Sternula superciliaris
LC 🐾
Peruvian Tern
Sternula lorata
EN 🐾
Saunders's Tern
Sternula saundersi
LC 🐾
Damara Tern
Sternula balaenarum
LC
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Fairy Tern
Sternula nereis
VU
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