3,050 observations
Blue-billed White-tern
Gygis candida
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Charadriiformes βΊFamily: Laridae βΊGenus: Gygis
About
The little white tern (Gygis candida) is a small seabird found in Pacific Ocean. This species was previously considered as the white tern (Gygis alba), but is now recognised as a separate species.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blue-billed White-tern is Gygis candida.
- Blue-billed White-tern belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Blue-billed White-tern belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Blue-billed White-tern belongs to the class Aves.
- Blue-billed White-tern belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
- Blue-billed White-tern belongs to the family Laridae.
- Blue-billed White-tern belongs to the genus Gygis.