Least Tern

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Least Tern (<em>Sternula antillarum</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Least Tern (Sternula antillarum) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Sternula; binomial: Sternula antillarum; authority: Lesson, RP, 1847.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America. Non-breeding range: n SA coast.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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