| Sinónimo | Autor | CoL Status | Válido(a) | Synonymy | Combination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterna elegans | Gambel, 1849 | synonym | No | senior synonym |
original combination |
| Thalasseus elegans | Gambel, 1849 | accepted name | Yes | senior synonym |
original combination |
| Thalasseus elegans ichlus | Mathews, 1937 | accepted name | No | senior synonym |
original combination |