Bridled Tern
Also known as Sterna anaethetus, Onychoprion anaethetus
species of bird
Species
Least Concernbridled tern
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderCharadriiformes
- FamilyLaridae
Habitatmarine
Observations2,742
via IUCN
Wikidata facts
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- Bridled Tern ( Sterna anaethetus ) ... Great Barrier Reef , Australia (53374667291).jpg
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Onychoprion anaethetus - MHNT
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".