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[[Caspian Tern]] is the sole member of this genus. | [[Caspian Tern]] is the sole member of this genus. | ||
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− | ''Hydroprogne'' is a monotypic genus in the family [[: Category: | + | ''Hydroprogne'' is a monotypic genus in the family [[: Category:Laridae|Laridae]].<br /> |
The authorities that currently recognize ''Hydroprogne'' include all those that have been updated recently (AOU, SACC, Clements, Handbook of birds of the word, IOC<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>). Other authorities still include it in the genus [[: Category:Sterna|Sterna]]. | The authorities that currently recognize ''Hydroprogne'' include all those that have been updated recently (AOU, SACC, Clements, Handbook of birds of the word, IOC<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>). Other authorities still include it in the genus [[: Category:Sterna|Sterna]]. | ||
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# [http://avibase.bsc-eoc.org/species.jsp?lang=EN&id=67B2037A95A661C2&ts=1241914824156&sec=summary Avebase entry] read on 20090509. | # [http://avibase.bsc-eoc.org/species.jsp?lang=EN&id=67B2037A95A661C2&ts=1241914824156&sec=summary Avebase entry] read on 20090509. | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:22, 20 January 2011
Genus: Hydroprogne
Description
Caspian Tern is the sole member of this genus.
Taxonomy
Hydroprogne is a monotypic genus in the family Laridae.
The authorities that currently recognize Hydroprogne include all those that have been updated recently (AOU, SACC, Clements, Handbook of birds of the word, IOC[1]). Other authorities still include it in the genus Sterna.
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H. caspia | Caspian Tern | ||
References
- Avebase entry read on 20090509.