Adult South American tern in breeding colouration
South American tern (Sterna hirundinacea)
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Facts – South American tern
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae |
| Genus | Sterna (1) |
Status – South American tern
Classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List (1).
Description – South American tern
Information on the South American tern is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
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IUCN Red List (October, 2008)
http://www.iucnredlist.org
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Adult South American tern in breeding colouration
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