About the White-cheeked Tern
The white-cheeked tern is a species of tern in the family Laridae. It is found around the coasts on the Red Sea, around the Horn of Africa to Kenya, in the Persian Gulf and along the Iranian coast to Pakistan and western India.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Sterna repressa |
| Species Codes | whcter1, WCTE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-cheeked Tern belong to?
The White-cheeked Tern (Sterna repressa) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the White-cheeked Tern?
The white-cheeked tern is a species of tern in the family Laridae. It is found around the coasts on the Red Sea, around the Horn of Africa to Kenya, in the Persian Gulf and along the Iranian coast to Pakistan and western India....
Where can I report a White-cheeked Tern sighting?
You can log sightings of White-cheeked Tern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcter1, or on iNaturalist.
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