Chinese Crested Tern

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Chinese Crested Tern (<em>Thalasseus bernsteini</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Chinese Crested Tern (Thalasseus bernsteini) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Thalasseus; binomial: Thalasseus bernsteini; authority: (Schlegel, 1863).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: Philippines, Borneo, Halmahera (n Moluccas) and Seram (ec Moluccas; few records anywhere).

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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