Gray-backed Tern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (حيوانات)

Phylum

Chordata (حبليات)

Class

Aves (طيور)

Order

Charadriiformes (إفجيجيات)

Family

Laridae

Genus

Onychoprion

Species

Onychoprion lunatus (Gray-backed Tern)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ナンヨウマミジロアジサシ

Chinese 灰背燕鷗

Spanish Charrán lunado

French Sterne à dos gris

German Brillenseeschwalbe

Portuguese trinta-réis-de-dorso-cinzento

Russian Очковая крачка

Similar Species in Onychoprion

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الخرشنة المُلجَمة

Onychoprion anaethetus

Least Concern

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Aleutian Tern

Onychoprion aleuticus

Vulnerable

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Sooty Tern

Onychoprion fuscatus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gray-backed Tern?

The scientific name of Gray-backed Tern is Onychoprion lunatus. It belongs to the genus Onychoprion.

What is the conservation status of Gray-backed Tern?

Gray-backed Tern (Onychoprion lunatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gray-backed Tern live?

Gray-backed Tern is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Gray-backed Tern belong to?

Gray-backed Tern (Onychoprion lunatus) belongs to the genus Onychoprion, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

Is Gray-backed Tern endangered?

No, Gray-backed Tern (Onychoprion lunatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Gray-backed Tern belong to?

Gray-backed Tern (Onychoprion lunatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Gray-backed Tern?

The closest relatives of Gray-backed Tern in the genus Onychoprion include الخرشنة المُلجَمة, Aleutian Tern, Sooty Tern.