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South American Tern

Sterna hirundinacea

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ナンベイアジサシ
Chinese 南美燕鷗
Spanish Charrán suramericano
French Sterne hirundinacée
German Falklandseeschwalbe
Portuguese trinta-réis-de-bico-vermelho
Russian Южноамериканская крачка

Similar Species in Sterna

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Antarctic Tern
Sterna vittata
Least Concern
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Black-bellied Tern
Sterna acuticauda
Endangered
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Black-naped Tern
Sterna sumatrana
Least Concern
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Arctic Tern
Sterna paradisaea
Least Concern
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Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Endangered
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Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Least Concern
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Kerguelen Tern
Sterna virgata
Near Threatened
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White-fronted Tern
Sterna striata
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of South American Tern?
The scientific name of South American Tern is Sterna hirundinacea. It belongs to the genus Sterna.
What is the conservation status of South American Tern?
South American Tern (Sterna hirundinacea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does South American Tern live?
South American Tern is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does South American Tern belong to?
South American Tern (Sterna hirundinacea) belongs to the genus Sterna, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
Is South American Tern endangered?
No, South American Tern (Sterna hirundinacea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does South American Tern belong to?
South American Tern (Sterna hirundinacea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).
What are the closest relatives of South American Tern?
The closest relatives of South American Tern in the genus Sterna include Antarctic Tern, Black-bellied Tern, Black-naped Tern, Arctic Tern, Common Tern.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Sterna — 13 Species

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Antarctic Tern
Sterna vittata
LC 🐾
Black-bellied Tern
Sterna acuticauda
EN 🐾
Black-naped Tern
Sterna sumatrana
LC 🐾
Arctic Tern
Sterna paradisaea
LC 🐾
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
EN 🐾
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
LC 🐾
Kerguelen Tern
Sterna virgata
NT 🐾
White-fronted Tern
Sterna striata
NT 🐾
Roseate Tern
Sterna dougallii
LC 🐾
Snowy-crowned Tern
Sterna trudeaui
LC
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South American Tern
Sterna hirundinacea
LC
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River Tern
Sterna aurantia
VU 🐾
White-cheeked Tern
Sterna repressa
LC
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