Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Laridae

About

Forster's tern is a tern in the family Laridae. The genus name Sterna is derived from Old English "stearn", "tern", and forsteri commemorates the naturalist Johann Reinhold Forster.

Fun Fact

The genus name Sterna is derived from Old English "stearn", "tern", and forsteri commemorates the naturalist Johann Reinhold Forster.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found over shallow open water deep in the marsh.

Diet

Prey on Pacific lamprey juveniles.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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