Royal tern

Thalasseus maximus

Family: Laridae Order: Charadriiformes Conservation: Least Concern
Royal tern

About the Royal tern

species of bird

Fun Facts About Royal tern

  • The Royal tern (Thalasseus maximus) is a bird species found in North America.
  • This species can be observed across various North American habitats.

Conservation Status

The Royal tern is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderCharadriiformes
FamilyLaridae
GenusThalasseus
SpeciesThalasseus maximus

Range & Habitat

Range map of Royal tern

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Related Species

Other species in the Laridae family: