Terns [Sterna]

Description

Sterna includes a variety of tern species that are generally slender, medium-sized birds with long, pointed wings and short legs. They are highly migratory and are known for their spectacular dives into the water to catch fish. Their plumage is mostly grey and white with black cap markings.

Species

Arctic tern [Sterna paradisaea]

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Common tern [Sterna hirundo]

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Little tern [Sternula albifrons]

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Caspian tern [Hydroprogne caspia]

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Black tern [Chlidonias niger]

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Taxonomy