About the Saunders's Tern
Saunders's tern, sometimes known as the black-shafted tern, is a species of bird in the family Laridae. It is sparsely resident along the shores of the north-western Indian Ocean.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Sternula saundersi |
| Species Codes | sauter2, SATE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Saunders's Tern belong to?
The Saunders's Tern (Sternula saundersi) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Saunders's Tern?
Saunders's tern, sometimes known as the black-shafted tern, is a species of bird in the family Laridae. It is sparsely resident along the shores of the north-western Indian Ocean....
Where can I report a Saunders's Tern sighting?
You can log sightings of Saunders's Tern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sauter2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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