Arctic tern [Sterna paradisaea]
Description
The Arctic tern is a small bird that breeds in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions and migrates to the Antarctic coast for the winter. It's known for its long-distance migratory patterns, often traveling over 25,000 miles annually. It has a diet that primarily consists of fish and small marine invertebrates. The bird is characterized by its slender body, narrow wings, pointed bill and long tail feathers.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Charadriiformes
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| Family |
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Laridae
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| Genus |
Terns
Sterna
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