About the River Tern
The River Tern is a river in Shropshire, England. It rises north-east of Market Drayton in the north of the county. The source of the Tern is considered to be the lake in the grounds of Maer Hall, Staffordshire. From here it flows for about 30 miles (48 km), being fed by the River Meese and the River Roden, until it joins the River Severn near Attingham Park, Atcham.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Sterna aurantia |
| Species Codes | rivter1, RITE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the River Tern belong to?
The River Tern (Sterna aurantia) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the River Tern?
The River Tern is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the River Tern?
The River Tern is a river in Shropshire, England. It rises north-east of Market Drayton in the north of the county. The source of the Tern is considered to be the lake in the grounds of Maer Hall, Staffordshire. From here it flows for about 30 miles (48 km), being fed by the River Meese and the Rive...
Where can I report a River Tern sighting?
You can log sightings of River Tern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rivter1, or on iNaturalist.
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