Gray-backed Tern (Onychoprion lunatus) — Least Concern Aves

Gray-backed Tern

Onychoprion lunatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Laridae

About

The spectacled tern, also known as the grey-backed tern, is a seabird in the family Laridae.

Fun Fact

A close relative of the bridled and sooty terns (with which it is sometimes confused), the spectacled tern is less common than the other members of its genus and it has been studied less.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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