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OverviewAI-generated
The Roseate Tern, scientifically known as *Sterna dougallii*, is a species of bird within the family Laridae. It belongs to the genus *Sterna* and is classified under the order Charadriiformes, class Aves, and phylum Chordata. The taxon was described by Montagu in 1813 and holds an accepted status in biological records. Its common name varies by language, including Charrán rosado, Rooiborsseeswael, and Sterne de Dougall.
This marine species has a wingspan of 76. Its range includes Brazil, Indonesia, South America, and Africa. The IUCN Red List assessed the species as Least Concern in 2018.
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Species
Least Concernroseate tern
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderCharadriiformes
- FamilyLaridae
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Sterna
- Image
- 2020-07-18 Sterna dougallii, St Marys Island, Northumberland 19.jpg
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- taxon rank
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- IUCN conservation status
- Least Concern
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- Sterna dougallii
- taxon name
- Sterna dougallii
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- Sterna dougallii
- wingspan
- 76
- taxon common name
- andorinha-do-mar-rósea
- taxon range
- Africa
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Encyclopedic overview
The roseate tern (Sterna dougallii) is a species of tern in the family Laridae. The genus name Sterna is derived from Old English "stearn", "tern", and the specific dougallii refers to Scottish physician and collector Dr Peter McDougall (1777–1814). "Roseate" refers to the bird's pink breast in breeding plumage.
Taxonomy
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