White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) in Scandinavia

The White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) is a gull found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. An adaptable, omnivorous bird tied to water, often nesting in colonies. It typically occurs in coasts, lakes and farmland.

In the Nordic countries the White-winged Tern is best described as a resident. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the White-winged Tern

  • White-winged Tern – song & calls
  • White-winged Tern – breeding

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Chlidonias leucopterus
  • Family: Gulls
  • Habitat: Coasts, lakes and farmland
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

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