Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
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Common Tern, 31–35 cm, wingspan 77–98 cm, is among the most widespread seabirds, breeding across the Holarctic and wintering in the Southern Hemisphere. Grey back, white below, orange-red bill with dark tip, black cap. Plunge-dives for fish. One of the longest-distance migrants in the Northern Hemisphere.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 50.7 cm | 20.0 in |
| Weight | 125.75 g | 4.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 24-28 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Sterna |
| Species | Sterna hirundo |
Distribution
Common Tern has been recorded in 11 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family