Caspian Tern

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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.

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