Sandwich Tern
Sandwich Tern (<em>Thalasseus sandvicensis</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Thalasseus; binomial: Thalasseus sandvicensis; authority: (Latham, 1787).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic and Africa. Non-breeding range: coastal sw Europe and Mediterranean to n, w, s Africa, Persian Gulf, India and Sri Lanka.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
