White-fronted Tern
White-fronted Tern (<em>Sterna striata</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
White-fronted Tern (Sterna striata) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Sterna; binomial: Sterna striata; authority: Gmelin, JF, 1789.
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia. Non-breeding range: coastal e SA, Tasmania to se QLD (s, e Australia).
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Includes incerta and aucklandorna. Treat as monotypic (Higgins & Davies 1996; Gill 2010; Dickinson & Remsen 2013).
