About the Australian Tern
The Australian tern or Australian gull-billed tern is a tern in the family Laridae, native to Australia. The genus name is from Ancient Greek gelao, "to laugh", and khelidon, "swallow".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Gelochelidon macrotarsa |
| Species Codes | gubter3, AGBT, AUTE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Australian Tern belong to?
The Australian Tern (Gelochelidon macrotarsa) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Australian Tern?
The Australian tern or Australian gull-billed tern is a tern in the family Laridae, native to Australia. The genus name is from Ancient Greek gelao, \"to laugh\", and khelidon, \"swallow\"....
Where can I report a Australian Tern sighting?
You can log sightings of Australian Tern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gubter3, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
105
Species in Family
1,903
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