Peruvian Tern
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Sternula lorata (Philippi & Landbeck, 1861) |
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Sterna lorata |
The Peruvian Tern (Sternula lorata) is a species of tern in the Sternidae family. It is found in northern Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are hot deserts, sandy shores, and coastal saline lagoons. It is threatened by habitat loss.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International 2006. Sterna lorata. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007.