About the Gray-backed Tern
The spectacled tern, also known as the grey-backed tern, is a seabird in the family Laridae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Onychoprion lunatus |
| Species Codes | gybter1, GBAT, SPTE, GBTE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-backed Tern belong to?
The Gray-backed Tern (Onychoprion lunatus) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Gray-backed Tern?
The Gray-backed Tern is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by NatureServe.
How can I identify the Gray-backed Tern?
The spectacled tern, also known as the grey-backed tern, is a seabird in the family Laridae....
Where can I report a Gray-backed Tern sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-backed Tern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gybter1, 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
73
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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