Seabirds Threat
Damara Tern
Damara Tern Sternula balaenarum
Near Threatened
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Southern African Range:
Coastal waters of Namibia and South Africa -
Area of Occupancy:
8,000 km2 -
Population Estimate:
2,000 to 5,370 breeding individuals -
Population Trend:
Declining -
Habitat:
Coastal salt pans and gravel plains, inshore marine waters -
Threats:
Vehicle disturbance to colonies, developments in colonies, diamond mining, climate change
Red Data species account
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