Caspian tern [Hydroprogne caspia]
Description
The Caspian tern is the world's largest tern species, known for its robust size and large, red-orange beak. It can be found along both freshwater and saltwater habitats. They are migratory and tend to feed on a diet of largely fish, diving to the water surface from flight to catch their prey.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Charadriiformes
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| Family |
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Laridae
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| Genus |
Terns
Sterna
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