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Whiskered Tern

Chlidonias hybrida

Taxonomy

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

About

The whiskered tern (Chlidonias hybrida) is a tern in the family Laridae. The genus name is from Ancient Greek khelidonios, "swallow-like", from khelidon, "swallow". The specific hybridus is Latin for hybrid; Pallas thought it might be a hybrid of white-winged black tern and common tern, writing "Sterna fissipes et Hirundine natam”.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Whiskered Tern?
The scientific name of Whiskered Tern is Chlidonias hybrida.
What kingdom does Whiskered Tern belong to?
Whiskered Tern belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Whiskered Tern belong to?
Whiskered Tern belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Whiskered Tern belong to?
Whiskered Tern belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Whiskered Tern belong to?
Whiskered Tern belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Whiskered Tern belong to?
Whiskered Tern belongs to the family Laridae.
What genus does Whiskered Tern belong to?
Whiskered Tern belongs to the genus Chlidonias.