Genus
Gelochelidon
2 species
The list of species of Gelochelidon genus
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The list of species of Gelochelidon genus
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The gull-billed tern (Gelochelidon nilotica ), formerly Sterna nilotica, is a tern in the family Laridae. The genus name is from Ancient Greek gelao, "to laugh", and khelidon, "swallow". The specific niloticus is from Latin and means of the Nile....
The Australian tern or Australian gull-billed tern (Gelochelidon macrotarsa ) is a tern in the family Laridae. The genus name is from Ancient Greek gelao, "to laugh", and khelidon, "swallow". It was previously considered conspecific with the...