About the Peruvian Tern
The Peruvian tern is a species of tern in the family Laridae. Found in northern Chile, Ecuador, and Peru, its natural habitats are hot deserts, sandy shores, and coastal saline lagoons. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Sternula lorata |
| Species Codes | perter2, PETE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Peruvian Tern belong to?
The Peruvian Tern (Sternula lorata) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Peruvian Tern?
The Peruvian tern is a species of tern in the family Laridae. Found in northern Chile, Ecuador, and Peru, its natural habitats are hot deserts, sandy shores, and coastal saline lagoons. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Peruvian Tern sighting?
You can log sightings of Peruvian Tern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code perter2, or on iNaturalist.
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