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中华凤头燕鸥 (Chinese Crested Tern)

Thalasseus bernsteini

Critically Endangered

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The Chinese Crested Tern (Thalasseus bernsteini) is a species in the genus Thalasseus. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (鸻形目)

Species

Thalasseus bernsteini (中华凤头燕鸥)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒガシシナアジサシ

Chinese 中华凤头燕鸥

Spanish Charrán chino

French Sterne d'Orient

German Bernsteinseeschwalbe

Portuguese trinta-réis-chinês-de-crista

Russian Китайская крачка

Thai นกนางนวลแกลบจีน

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Thalasseus bengalensis

Thalasseus sandvicensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 中华凤头燕鸥?

The scientific name of 中华凤头燕鸥 is Thalasseus bernsteini. It belongs to the genus Thalasseus.

What is the conservation status of 中华凤头燕鸥?

中华凤头燕鸥 (Thalasseus bernsteini) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does 中华凤头燕鸥 live?

中华凤头燕鸥 is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.

What family does 中华凤头燕鸥 belong to?

中华凤头燕鸥 (Thalasseus bernsteini) belongs to the genus Thalasseus, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

Is 中华凤头燕鸥 endangered?

Yes, 中华凤头燕鸥 (Thalasseus bernsteini) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does 中华凤头燕鸥 belong to?

中华凤头燕鸥 (Thalasseus bernsteini) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of 中华凤头燕鸥?

The closest relatives of 中华凤头燕鸥 in the genus Thalasseus include 丽色凤头燕鸥, 大凤头燕鸥, 小凤头燕鸥, 橙嘴凤头燕鸥, 白嘴端凤头燕鸥.