About the Snowy-crowned Tern
The snowy-crowned tern, also known as Trudeau's tern, is a species of bird in subfamily Sterninae of the family Laridae, the gulls, terns, and skimmers. It is native to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, and possibly Paraguay, and also vagrant in Peru and the Falkland Islands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Sterna trudeaui |
| Species Codes | truter, SCTE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Snowy-crowned Tern belong to?
The Snowy-crowned Tern (Sterna trudeaui) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Snowy-crowned Tern?
The snowy-crowned tern, also known as Trudeau's tern, is a species of bird in subfamily Sterninae of the family Laridae, the gulls, terns, and skimmers. It is native to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, and possibly Paraguay, and also vagrant in Peru and the Falkland Islands....
Where can I report a Snowy-crowned Tern sighting?
You can log sightings of Snowy-crowned Tern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code truter, or on iNaturalist.
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