Kerguelen Tern

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers 👁 241 views Updated 2026-11-01

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Sterna; binomial: Sterna virgata; authority: Cabanis, 1875.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Indian Ocean.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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