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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

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

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