StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height34 cm
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"Over 1.5 million Common Terns have been banded in North America, providing extensive data on migration and lifespan."
Field Guide
Common Tern
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The Common Tern is a medium-sized seabird found across much of the world, known for its agility and precision in flight. Once threatened by the feather trade, it has rebounded and is now a familiar sight along coastlines, lakes, and estuaries, recognised for its sharp calls and expert fishing.
Distribution Map
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