About the Black-bellied Tern
The black-bellied tern is a tern found near large rivers in the Indian subcontinent, its range extending from Pakistan, Nepal and India to Myanmar. It has become very scarce in the eastern part of its range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being endangered.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Sterna acuticauda |
| Species Codes | blbter1, BBTE |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-bellied Tern belong to?
The Black-bellied Tern (Sterna acuticauda) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black-bellied Tern?
The Black-bellied Tern is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black-bellied Tern?
The black-bellied tern is a tern found near large rivers in the Indian subcontinent, its range extending from Pakistan, Nepal and India to Myanmar. It has become very scarce in the eastern part of its range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status a...
Where can I report a Black-bellied Tern sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-bellied Tern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbter1, or on iNaturalist.
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