About the Inca Tern
The Inca tern is a near-threatened species of tern in the subfamily Sterninae of the family Laridae. It is found along the Pacific coasts of Chile, Ecuador and Perú, and has appeared as a vagrant in Central America and Hawaii.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Larosterna inca |
| Species Codes | incter1, INTE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Inca Tern belong to?
The Inca Tern (Larosterna inca) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Inca Tern?
The Inca tern is a near-threatened species of tern in the subfamily Sterninae of the family Laridae. It is found along the Pacific coasts of Chile, Ecuador and Perú, and has appeared as a vagrant in Central America and Hawaii....
Where can I report a Inca Tern sighting?
You can log sightings of Inca Tern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code incter1, or on iNaturalist.
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