Bridled tern
Onychoprion anaethetus
The bridled tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) is a seabird of the family Laridae.
About the Bridled tern
The bridled tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) is a seabird of the family Laridae. It is a bird of the tropical oceans. The scientific name is from Ancient Greek. The genus comes from onux meaning "claw" or "nail", and prion, meaning "saw". The specific anaethetus means "senseless, stupid".
Fun Facts About Bridled tern
- The bridled tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) is a seabird of the family Laridae.
- The scientific name is from Ancient Greek.
Conservation Status
The Bridled tern is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae |
| Genus | Onychoprion |
| Species | Onychoprion anaethetus |
Range & Habitat
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