About the West African Crested Tern
The West African crested tern is a bird species in the family Laridae. Until 2020 it was considered a subspecies of the New World royal tern, Thalasseus maximus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Thalasseus albididorsalis |
| Species Codes | royter2, ROTE, WACT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the West African Crested Tern belong to?
The West African Crested Tern (Thalasseus albididorsalis) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the West African Crested Tern?
The West African crested tern is a bird species in the family Laridae. Until 2020 it was considered a subspecies of the New World royal tern, Thalasseus maximus....
Where can I report a West African Crested Tern sighting?
You can log sightings of West African Crested Tern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code royter2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
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