Gelochelidon is a genus of terns. It was considered a monotypic genus until the Australian tern was split from the gull-billed tern.
The genus Gelochelidon was introduced in 1830 by the German zoologist Alfred Brehm.[1] The type species is the gull-billed tern.[2] The name combines the Ancient Greek gelaō meaning "to laugh" with khelidōn meaning "swallow".[3]
The genus contains 2 species:[4]
Gelochelidon is a genus of terns. It was considered a monotypic genus until the Australian tern was split from the gull-billed tern.
