Chinese Crested Tern (Thalasseus bernsteini) — Critically Endangered Aves

Chinese Crested Tern

Thalasseus bernsteini

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Aves · Charadriiformes · Laridae

About

The Chinese crested tern is a tern in the family Laridae. It is the county bird of Lienchiang County, Fuchien.

Fun Fact

It is the county bird of Lienchiang County, Fuchien.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found off the Chinese and Taiwanese coasts; migrant birds have been seen near the mouth of the Pachang River in southern Taiwan.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Destruction
  • Pollution
  • Invasive Species
  • Over-Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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