Caspian Tern Hydroprogne caspia
Overview
Description
The Caspian tern (Hydroprogne caspia) is a species of tern, with a subcosmopolitan but scattered distribution. Despite its extensive range, it is monotypic of its genus, and has no accepted subspecies. The genus name is from Ancient Greek hudros, "water", and Latin progne, "swallow". The specific caspia is from Latin and, like the English name, refers to the Caspian Sea.1
Taxonomy
Charadriiformes > Laridae (Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers) > Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 03-31-2024 - California, United States (First Sighting)
- 09-15-2024 - Washington, United States (Last Sighting)
Places Seen
- California, United States
- Ontario, Canada
- Washington, United States
Media
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