Spectacled Tern

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers 👁 64 views Updated 2026-11-01

Spectacled Tern (<em>Onychoprion lunatus</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Spectacled Tern (Onychoprion lunatus) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Onychoprion; binomial: Onychoprion lunatus; authority: (Peale, 1849).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean. Non-breeding range: to ne Melanesia in sw, and far e Polynesia in e.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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