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''Hydroprogne'' is a monotypic genus in the family [[: Category:Sternidae|Sternidae]].<br /> | ''Hydroprogne'' is a monotypic genus in the family [[: Category:Sternidae|Sternidae]].<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]]. | |
{{Nav-Hydroprogne}} | {{Nav-Hydroprogne}} |
Revision as of 09:20, 20 January 2011
Genus: Hydroprogne
Description
Caspian Tern is the sole member of this genus.
Taxonomy
Hydroprogne is a monotypic genus in the family Sternidae.
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.