Gray-backed Tern
- Scientific name
- Onychoprion lunatus
- Family
- Laridae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Aquatic ocean
- Wing shape
- Pointed
- Tail shape
- Forked
Why it matters
The Gray-backed Tern, or *Onychoprion lunatus*, is a pelagic seabird primarily found across the tropical Pacific Ocean, characterized by its distinctive pointed wings and deeply forked tail. It is a species of significant interest to ornithologists and nature enthusiasts for its ability to navigate vast oceanic reaches and its reliance on remote, undisturbed island colonies for nesting.
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