About the Chinese Crested Tern
The Chinese crested tern is a tern in the family Laridae. It is the county bird of Lienchiang County, Fuchien.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Thalasseus bernsteini |
| Species Codes | chcter2, CCTE |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chinese Crested Tern belong to?
The Chinese Crested Tern (Thalasseus bernsteini) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Chinese Crested Tern?
The Chinese Crested Tern is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Chinese Crested Tern?
The Chinese crested tern is a tern in the family Laridae. It is the county bird of Lienchiang County, Fuchien....
Where can I report a Chinese Crested Tern sighting?
You can log sightings of Chinese Crested Tern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chcter2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
105
Species in Family
212
iNat Observations
CR
IUCN Status
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