Forster's Tern

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers 👁 75 views Updated 2026-11-01

Forster's Tern (<em>Sterna forsteri</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Forster's Tern (Sterna forsteri) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Sterna; binomial: Sterna forsteri; authority: Nuttall, 1834.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America. Non-breeding range: to Gulf of Mexico coast, Bahamas, Cuba and southern Mexico.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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