UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Charadriiformes Laridae

Snowy-crowned Tern

Sterna trudeaui

UCIOC 2239

Snowy-crowned Tern

Sterna trudeaui

Charadriiformes · Laridae

Snowy-crowned Tern (Sterna trudeaui).

ATK110

DEF70

2179 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 153 g
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 110

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 110).

DEF 70

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 70).

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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

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: South America: coastal Southeastern Brazil and Uruguay to inland East-central Argentina; coastal Aconcagua to Llanquihue provinces (Central & South-central Chile) Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Sterna trudeaui

Which family does it belong to?

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)

Where is it found?

South America: coastal Southeastern Brazil and Uruguay to inland East-central Argentina; coastal Aconcagua to Llanquihue provinces (Central & South-central Chile)