Least Tern
Least Tern
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Scientific Name:
Sterna antillarum
Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:
Least Tern species, including the California Least Tern (subspecies) - Sterna antillarum browni
Group:
Birds
Status/Date Listed as Endangered:
EN-US FWS: May 28, 1985 (California Least Tern - June 2, 1970)
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Bahamas, Central America (winters), Greater and Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Northern South America, USA (California, including the Miss. R. Basin), Atlantic Gulf Coasts
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Facts Summary:
The Least Tern (Sterna antillarum) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "birds" and found in the following area(s): Bahamas, Central America (winters), Greater and Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Northern South America, USA (California, including the Miss. R. Basin), Atlantic Gulf Coasts. This species is also known by the following name(s): Least Tern species, including the California Least Tern (subspecies) - Sterna antillarum browni.
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Least Tern Facts Last Updated:
April 28, 2017
April 28, 2017
To Cite This Page:
Glenn, C. R. 2006. "Earth's Endangered Creatures - Least Tern Facts" (Online) - Licensed article from Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Accessed 4/19/2024 at http://earthsendangered.com/profile.asp?sp=901&ID=9.
Glenn, C. R. 2006. "Earth's Endangered Creatures - Least Tern Facts" (Online) - Licensed article from Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Accessed 4/19/2024 at http://earthsendangered.com/profile.asp?sp=901&ID=9.
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