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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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Common Tern has been recorded.
- Newcastle Ocean BathsKey spot🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 22 species · 39 sightings · seen 29 days ago
- Noosa Spit Recreation ReserveKey spot🔥 ActiveQueensland · 3 species · seen 2 days ago
- Altona BeachKey spotVictoria · 9 species · seen 182 days ago
- Arakwal National ParkKey spotNew South Wales · 2 species · seen 190 days ago
- Coogee BeachKey spotNew South Wales · 7 species · 8 sightings · seen 72 days ago
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