This fact sheet contains information about the Least Tern, a small, beach-nesting shorebird on the endangered species list. Endangered Species are those whose prospects for survival in New Jersey are in immediate danger because of a loss or change in habitat, over-exploitation, predation, competition, disease, disturbance or contamination. Assistance is needed to prevent future extinction in New Jersey. Information included consists of identification, habitat, and status and conservation (as of 2000) of this species of bird.