South American Tern

Sterna hirundinacea

The South American tern is a species of tern found in coastal regions of southern South America, including the Falkland Islands, ranging north to Peru and Brazil. It is generally the most common tern in its range. The smaller, highly migratory common tern closely resembles it. The specific epithet refers to the "swallow-like" forked tail feathering.

Scientific name

Sterna hirundinacea

Family

Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers

IUCN status

LC