About the Blue-billed White-Tern
The Blue-billed White-Tern (Gygis candida) is a species of bird in the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), within the order Charadriiformes. This family contains 105 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code whiter4 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Gygis candida |
| Species Codes | whiter4, BBWT, WHTE, CWTE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-billed White-Tern belong to?
The Blue-billed White-Tern (Gygis candida) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Blue-billed White-Tern?
The Blue-billed White-Tern is a member of the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Blue-billed White-Tern sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-billed White-Tern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whiter4, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers 105 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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