Animals of The USA | Common Tern | Sterna hirundo
A graceful tern with sharp wingbeats and plunge diving behavior. Often nests on sandy beaches and islands.
Size
12 to 15 inches
Range
Most of US
All states except HI
Diet
Carnivore | fish
Behavior
Diving | migratory | colonial nesting
Related Topics
Forster Tern | Caspian Tern | Royal Tern | Herring Gull | Double Crested Cormorant
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