Gull-billed tern
Gelochelidon nilotica
The gull-billed tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) is a tern in the family Laridae.
About the Gull-billed tern
The gull-billed tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) is a tern in the family Laridae. It is widely distributed and breeds in scattered localities in Europe, Asia, northwest Africa, and the Americas. The Australian gull-billed tern was previously considered a subspecies.
Fun Facts About Gull-billed tern
- It is widely distributed and breeds in scattered localities in Europe, Asia, northwest Africa, and the Americas.
Conservation Status
The Gull-billed 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 | Gelochelidon |
| Species | Gelochelidon nilotica |
Range & Habitat
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