About the Kerguelen Tern
The Kerguelen tern is a tern of the Southern Hemisphere.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Sterna virgata |
| Species Codes | kerter1, KETE |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Kerguelen Tern belong to?
The Kerguelen Tern (Sterna virgata) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Kerguelen Tern?
The Kerguelen Tern is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Kerguelen Tern?
The Kerguelen tern is a tern of the Southern Hemisphere....
Where can I report a Kerguelen Tern sighting?
You can log sightings of Kerguelen Tern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kerter1, 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
55
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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