ENEndangered
Black-fronted Tern
Chlidonias albostriatus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-fronted_tern
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Invasive/problematic species controlHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in LARIDAE
Threatened in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black-fronted Tern classified as Endangered?
Black-fronted Tern is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Black-fronted Tern live?
Black-fronted Tern occurs in New Zealand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black-fronted Tern?
The main threats to Black-fronted Tern are 6.1, 7.2, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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