R IUCN · NT · Near Threatened Charadriiformes Laridae

White-fronted Tern

Sterna striata

RIOC 2248

White-fronted Tern

Sterna striata

Charadriiformes · Laridae

White-fronted Tern (Sterna striata).

ATK156

DEF98

2188 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 129 g
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Partially migratory

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ATK 156

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 156).

DEF 98

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 98).

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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: Australasia: coasts and satellites of North & South & Stewart & Chatham (Eastern of South I.) and Auckland is. (Southern of South I.; New Zealand); also (few) Furneaux group & Eastern Bass Strait is. (Australia) Habitat: Coastal

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Sterna striata

Which family does it belong to?

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: coasts and satellites of North & South & Stewart & Chatham (Eastern of South I.) and Auckland is. (Southern of South I.; New Zealand); also (few) Furneaux group & Eastern Bass Strait is. (Australia)