About the Roseate Tern
The roseate tern is a species of tern in the family Laridae. The genus name Sterna is derived from Old English "stearn", "tern", and the specific dougallii refers to Scottish physician and collector Dr Peter McDougall (1777–1814). "Roseate" refers to the bird's pink breast in breeding plumage.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Sterna dougallii |
| Species Codes | roster, ROST, ROTE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Roseate Tern belong to?
The Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Roseate Tern?
The roseate tern is a species of tern in the family Laridae. The genus name Sterna is derived from Old English \"stearn\", \"tern\", and the specific dougallii refers to Scottish physician and collector Dr Peter McDougall (1777–1814). \"Roseate\" refers to the bird's pink breast in breeding plumage....
Where can I report a Roseate Tern sighting?
You can log sightings of Roseate Tern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code roster, or on iNaturalist.
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