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North America
Tufted Tern
Onychoprion maxima
About this species
A characteristic species of the Laridae family, the Tufted Tern occupies coastal regions throughout North America. Its IUCN status is currently Least Concern.
The Tufted 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 North America.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Laridae family and Charadriiformes order.