Black-fronted Tern
Chlidonias albostriatus
EndangeredAves · Charadriiformes · Laridae
About
The black-fronted tern, sea martin, ploughboy, or tarapiroe (Māori), is a medium-small tern endemic to New Zealand. Black-fronted terns can be found in coastal habitats from the southern tip of the North Island to the eastern South Island as well as Stewart Island. Their breeding range is restricted to the South Island, where they will form breeding colonies on braided river islands.
Fun Fact
Black-fronted terns frequent coastal areas, including estuaries, harbours, and farmland (up to 3 km or 1.
Quick Facts
Habitat
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Diet
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Lifespan
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Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease