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South America
Long-billed Tern
Larus albifrons
About this species
Bird-watchers in South America often spot the Long-billed Tern in coastal settings. This Laridae species is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.
The Long-billed Tern is part of the order Charadriiformes and the Laridae family. Its preferred habitat is coastal, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of South America.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Laridae family and Charadriiformes order.