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Forster's Tern
With its elegant forked tail and sharp black cap, Forster's Tern thrives over North America’s waterways, performing aerial dives for fish. Known for its agility, this bird plays a pivotal role in aquatic ecosystems, captivating onlookers with its striking courtship displays.
10 years
Lifespan
Least Concern
Conservation Status
Increasing
Population Trend
Distribution Range of the Forster's Tern
Forster's Tern (Sterna forsteri) is native to North America. Its distribution primarily spans across the United States and parts of Canada, particularly in the central and western regions. It is also found along the Gulf coast and the Atlantic coast during migration and wintering periods.
Forster's Tern's Habitat
Environmental Conditions
Forster's Tern typically inhabits freshwater and saltwater marshes, lakes, and sandbars. It prefers areas with abundant aquatic vegetation and open water interspersed with islands or emergent vegetation.
Ecological Niche
The species occupies a niche as a medium-sized tern, feeding on fish and invertebrates caught near the water's surface. Its behavior includes diving and skimming to catch prey, and it plays a role in controlling fish populations in its habitat.
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