40,569 observationsLeast Concern
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Laridae ›Genus: Hydroprogne
About
The Caspian tern (Hydroprogne caspia) is a species of tern, with a subcosmopolitan but scattered distribution. Despite its extensive range, it is monotypic of its genus, and has no accepted subspecies. The genus name is from Ancient Greek hudros, "water", and Latin progne, "swallow". The specific caspia is from Latin and, like the English name, refers to the Caspian Sea.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Caspian Tern is Hydroprogne caspia.
- Caspian Tern belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Caspian Tern belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Caspian Tern belongs to the class Aves.
- Caspian Tern belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
- Caspian Tern belongs to the family Laridae.
- Caspian Tern belongs to the genus Hydroprogne.