About the Arctic Tern
The Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) is a species of bird in the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), within the order Charadriiformes. This family contains 105 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code arcter when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Sterna paradisaea |
| Species Codes | arcter, ARTE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Arctic Tern belong to?
The Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Arctic Tern?
The Arctic Tern is a member of the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Arctic Tern sighting?
You can log sightings of Arctic Tern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code arcter, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers 105 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
105
Species in Family
9,783
iNat Observations
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