C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Charadriiformes Laridae

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

CIOC 2238

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

Charadriiformes · Laridae

Forster's Tern (Sterna forsteri).

ATK82

DEF52

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 149 g
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 82

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 82).

DEF 52

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 52).

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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: inland Central Alberta to Central Manitoba (South-central Canada) patchily to California and Northern Baja California (Northwestern Mexico) & Colorado & and the Great Lakes; coastal Western North Atlantic from New Jersey to North Carolina; Gulf of Mexico coast from Alabama to Northern Tamaulipas (Northeastern Mexico) Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Sterna forsteri

Which family does it belong to?

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)

Where is it found?

North America & Middle America: inland Central Alberta to Central Manitoba (South-central Canada) patchily to California and Northern Baja California (Northwestern Mexico) & Colorado & and the Great Lakes; coastal Western North Atlantic from New Jersey to North Carolina; Gulf of Mexico coast from Alabama to Northern Tamaulipas (Northeastern Mexico)