About the White-winged Tern
The white-winged tern or white-winged black tern is a species of tern in the family Laridae. It is a small species generally found in or near bodies of fresh water across much of the world, including Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The genus name is from Ancient Greek khelidonios, "swallow-like", from khelidon, "swallow".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Chlidonias leucopterus |
| Species Codes | whwter, WWTE, WWBT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-winged Tern belong to?
The White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the White-winged Tern?
The white-winged tern or white-winged black tern is a species of tern in the family Laridae. It is a small species generally found in or near bodies of fresh water across much of the world, including Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The genus name is from Ancient Greek khelidonios, \"swallow-like...
Where can I report a White-winged Tern sighting?
You can log sightings of White-winged Tern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whwter, or on iNaturalist.
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