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R IUCN · NT · Near Threatened Charadriiformes Laridae

Elegant Tern

Thalasseus elegans

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Body Mass
260 g
Diet
Aquatic prey
Migration
Migratory

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ATK 213

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 213).

DEF 141

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 141).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & Middle America: coastal Eastern Pacific of Southwestern California and Baja California and Gulf of California (Northwestern Mexico) Habitat: Coastal

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Thalasseus elegans

Which family does it belong to?

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)

Where is it found?

North America & Middle America: coastal Eastern Pacific of Southwestern California and Baja California and Gulf of California (Northwestern Mexico)

Sources & credits

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