Large-billed Tern
Large-billed Tern (<em>Phaetusa simplex</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Large-billed Tern (Phaetusa simplex) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Phaetusa; binomial: Phaetusa simplex; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1789).
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Treat species as monotypic; clinal; includes chloropoda (Hellmayr & Conover 1948).
