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乌燕鸥 (Sooty Tern)

Onychoprion fuscatus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese セグロアジサシ
Chinese 乌燕鸥
Spanish Charrán sombrío
French Sterne fuligineuse
German Rußseeschwalbe
Portuguese gaivina-de-dorso-preto
Russian Тёмная крачка
Thai นกนางนวลแกลบดำ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 乌燕鸥?
The scientific name of 乌燕鸥 is Onychoprion fuscatus. It belongs to the genus Onychoprion.
What is the conservation status of 乌燕鸥?
乌燕鸥 (Onychoprion fuscatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 乌燕鸥 live?
乌燕鸥 is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.
What family does 乌燕鸥 belong to?
乌燕鸥 (Onychoprion fuscatus) belongs to the genus Onychoprion, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
Is 乌燕鸥 endangered?
No, 乌燕鸥 (Onychoprion fuscatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does 乌燕鸥 belong to?
乌燕鸥 (Onychoprion fuscatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 乌燕鸥?
The closest relatives of 乌燕鸥 in the genus Onychoprion include 灰背燕鷗, 白眉燕鷗, 白腰燕鷗.

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