Roseate Tern

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers 👁 355 views Updated 2026-11-01

Roseate Tern (<em>Sterna dougallii</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Sterna; binomial: Sterna dougallii; authority: Montagu, 1813.

Distribution

Breeding range: worldwide.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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