SR IUCN · VU · Vulnerable Charadriiformes Laridae

River Tern

Sterna aurantia

SRIOC 2237

River Tern

Sterna aurantia

Charadriiformes · Laridae

River Tern (Sterna aurantia).

ATK362

DEF234

2177 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 209 gEstimated traits
Wingspan: 67 cm
Diet: Aquatic preyEstimated traits
Migration: Partially migratoryEstimated traits

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 362

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 362).

DEF 234

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 234).

* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.

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: Oriental: rivers of Indus Valley (Central Pakistan) & sub-Himalayan India & Northwestern & Central Myanmar & Southwestern China & to Southeastern Cambodia (formerly Southern Vietnam) Habitat: Riverine

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Sterna aurantia

Which family does it belong to?

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)

Where is it found?

Oriental: rivers of Indus Valley (Central Pakistan) & sub-Himalayan India & Northwestern & Central Myanmar & Southwestern China & to Southeastern Cambodia (formerly Southern Vietnam)