Caspian Tern
Caspian Tern (<em>Hydroprogne caspia</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Hydroprogne; binomial: Hydroprogne caspia; authority: (Pallas, 1770).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic, the Oriental Region, Australasia and the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: coastal Africa, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, India, Thailand, Malay Pen. and Vietnam; e Pacific and Caribbean to Panama.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
