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普通燕鷗 (Common Tern)

Sterna hirundo

Endangered

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普通燕鸥（Sterna hirundo）在IUCN红色名录中被列为濒危（EN）。在野外面临较高的灭绝风险，种群数量显著下降，生存威胁持续存在。

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (鸻形目)

Species

Sterna hirundo (普通燕鷗)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アジサシ

Chinese 普通燕鷗

Spanish Charrán común

French Sterne pierregarin

German Flussseeschwalbe

Portuguese trinta-réis-boreal / gaivina

Russian Речная крачка

Arabic الخرشنة الشائعة, خطاف البحر

Thai นกนางนวลแกลบธรรมดา

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 普通燕鷗?

The scientific name of 普通燕鷗 is Sterna hirundo. It belongs to the genus Sterna.

What is the conservation status of 普通燕鷗?

普通燕鷗 (Sterna hirundo) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does 普通燕鷗 live?

普通燕鷗 is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Sweden, United States.

What family does 普通燕鷗 belong to?

普通燕鷗 (Sterna hirundo) belongs to the genus Sterna, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

Is 普通燕鷗 endangered?

Yes, 普通燕鷗 (Sterna hirundo) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does 普通燕鷗 belong to?

普通燕鷗 (Sterna hirundo) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of 普通燕鷗?

The closest relatives of 普通燕鷗 in the genus Sterna include 克岛燕鸥, 加拿大燕鷗, 北极燕鸥, 南极燕鸥, 南美燕鷗.