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Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Laridae ›Genus: Sterna

About

The roseate tern (Sterna dougallii) is a tern in the family Laridae. The genus name Sterna is derived from Old English "stearn", "tern", and the specific dougallii refers to Scottish physician and collector Dr Peter McDougall (1777–1814). "Roseate" refers to the bird's pink breast in breeding plumage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Roseate Tern?
The scientific name of Roseate Tern is Sterna dougallii.
What is the conservation status of Roseate Tern?
The Roseate Tern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Roseate Tern belong to?
Roseate Tern belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Roseate Tern belong to?
Roseate Tern belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Roseate Tern belong to?
Roseate Tern belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Roseate Tern belong to?
Roseate Tern belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Roseate Tern belong to?
Roseate Tern belongs to the family Laridae.
What genus does Roseate Tern belong to?
Roseate Tern belongs to the genus Sterna.