| Synonym | Author | CoL Status | Valid | Synonymy | Combination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterna virgata | Cabanis, 1875 | accepted name | Yes | senior synonym |
original combination |
| Sterna virgata mercuri | Voisin, 1971 | accepted name | No | senior synonym |
original combination |
| Sterna virgata virgata | Cabanis, 1875 | accepted name | No | senior synonym |
original combination |