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Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

Least Concern

About

Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) 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).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハシブトアジサシ
Chinese 鷗嘴燕鷗
Spanish Gaviotín Piquigrueso
French sterne hansel
German Lachseeschwalbe
Portuguese tagaz
Russian Чайконосая крачка
Arabic الخرشنة نورسية المنقار
Thai นกนางนวลแกลบปากหนา

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gull-billed Tern?
The scientific name of Gull-billed Tern is Gelochelidon nilotica. It belongs to the genus Gelochelidon.
What is the conservation status of Gull-billed Tern?
Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gull-billed Tern live?
Gull-billed 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 Gull-billed Tern belong to?
Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) belongs to the genus Gelochelidon, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
Is Gull-billed Tern endangered?
No, Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gull-billed Tern belong to?
Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).
What are the closest relatives of Gull-billed Tern?
The closest relatives of Gull-billed Tern in the genus Gelochelidon include Australian Tern.

Native Range — 7 Countries

Genus Gelochelidon — 2 Species

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Gull-billed Tern
Gelochelidon nilotica
LC
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Australian Tern
Gelochelidon macrotarsa
LC

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