Little Tern
Sternula albifrons
Least ConcernAves · Charadriiformes · Laridae
About
The little tern is a seabird of the family Laridae. It was first described by the German naturalist Peter Simon Pallas in 1764 and given the binomial name Sterna albifrons. It was moved to the genus Sternula when the genus Sterna was restricted to the larger typical terns. The genus name Sternula is a diminutive of Sterna, 'tern', while the specific name albifrons is from Latin albus, 'white', and frons, 'forehead'.
Fun Fact
The WWF and its partners are involved in working for the protection of this bird and this unique European river ecosystem.
Quick Facts
Habitat
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Diet
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Lifespan
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Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance