Lesser Crested Tern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hewan)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Aves (burung)

Order

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Family

Laridae

Genus

Thalasseus

Species

Thalasseus bengalensis (Lesser Crested Tern)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ベンガルアジサシ

Chinese 小凤头燕鸥

Spanish Charrán bengalí

French Sterne voyageuse

German Rüppellseeschwalbe

Portuguese garajau-pequeno

Russian Бенгальская крачка

Arabic الخرشنة المتوجة الصغيرة

Thai นกนางนวลแกลบหงอนเล็ก

Similar Species in Thalasseus

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Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

Least Concern

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Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Least Concern

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Greater Crested Tern

Thalasseus bergii

Least Concern

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Chinese Crested Tern

Thalasseus bernsteini

Critically Endangered

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Elegant Tern

Thalasseus elegans

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lesser Crested Tern?

The scientific name of Lesser Crested Tern is Thalasseus bengalensis. It belongs to the genus Thalasseus.

Where does Lesser Crested Tern live?

Lesser Crested Tern is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.

What family does Lesser Crested Tern belong to?

Lesser Crested Tern (Thalasseus bengalensis) belongs to the genus Thalasseus, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

What kingdom does Lesser Crested Tern belong to?

Lesser Crested Tern (Thalasseus bengalensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Lesser Crested Tern?

The closest relatives of Lesser Crested Tern in the genus Thalasseus include Royal Tern, Sandwich Tern, Greater Crested Tern, Chinese Crested Tern, Elegant Tern.