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Peruvian Tern

Sternula lorata

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Ecuador and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Sternula lorata (Peruvian Tern)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ペルーアジサシ

Chinese 秘魯燕鷗

Spanish Charrancito peruano

French Sterne du Pérou

German Peruseeschwalbe

Portuguese trinta-réis-peruano

Russian Чилийская крачка

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Sternula superciliaris

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Peruvian Tern?

The scientific name of Peruvian Tern is Sternula lorata. It belongs to the genus Sternula.

What is the conservation status of Peruvian Tern?

Peruvian Tern (Sternula lorata) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Peruvian Tern live?

Peruvian Tern is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Peruvian Tern belong to?

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

Is Peruvian Tern endangered?

Yes, Peruvian Tern (Sternula lorata) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Peruvian Tern belong to?

Peruvian Tern (Sternula lorata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Peruvian Tern?

The closest relatives of Peruvian Tern in the genus Sternula include นกนางนวลแกลบเล็ก, Least Tern, Yellow-billed Tern, Saunders's Tern, Damara Tern.