About the Bridled Tern
The bridled tern is a seabird of the family Laridae. It is a bird of the tropical oceans. The scientific name is from Ancient Greek. The genus comes from onux meaning "claw" or "nail", and prion, meaning "saw". The specific anaethetus means "senseless, stupid".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Onychoprion anaethetus |
| Species Codes | briter1, BRTE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bridled Tern belong to?
The Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Bridled Tern?
The bridled tern is a seabird of the family Laridae. It is a bird of the tropical oceans. The scientific name is from Ancient Greek. The genus comes from onux meaning \"claw\" or \"nail\", and prion, meaning \"saw\". The specific anaethetus means \"senseless, stupid\"....
Where can I report a Bridled Tern sighting?
You can log sightings of Bridled Tern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code briter1, or on iNaturalist.
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