About the Elegant Tern
The Elegant Tern (Thalasseus elegans) 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 eleter1 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 | Thalasseus elegans |
| Species Codes | eleter1, ELTE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Elegant Tern belong to?
The Elegant Tern (Thalasseus elegans) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Elegant Tern?
The Elegant 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 Elegant Tern sighting?
You can log sightings of Elegant Tern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eleter1, or on iNaturalist.