Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

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RarityFairly Common

Height34 cm

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4 Facts

"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.