Jul 16, 2019 · Common Terns have long, narrow, angular wings and pointed wingtips. Unlike gulls, this tern has a straight, slender bill. The tail is forked and the legs are short. Larger than a Least Tern, …

The common tern[2] (Sterna hirundo) is a seabird in the family Laridae. This bird has a circumpolar distribution, its four subspecies breeding in temperate and subarctic regions of Europe, Asia and …

Separated from breeding Forster's Tern by entirely gray upperwings; nonbreeding Forster's shows black ear patch. Somewhat longer-billed and shorter-tailed than Arctic Tern, with paler body.

At a Glance One of four very similar terns on this continent. The species lives up to its name as a 'common' tern mainly in the northeast; over much of the continent, it is outnumbered by the similar …

Mar 4, 2020 · The Common Tern is the most widespread and familiar North American tern, known and appreciated for its attractive plumage and graceful flight, and for its long history as a symbol of the …

The common tern is a medium-sized tern and the one you are most likely to see inland, as well as at the coast. Common terns breed on shingle beaches, rocky islands and inland on the gravelly shores of …

The slender body, long pointed wings and deeply forked tail are key characteristics of the Common tern. Their typical call is a drawled "kee-arr". Their 31 inch (78.7 cm) average wingspan distinguishes …

The closest Common Tern breeding colonies are in Alberta and central Montana. In Washington, this tern is a common migrant in coastal areas in saltwater and sandy-shore habitats in May through …

Oct 18, 2025 · Discover the common tern: ID tips, habitat, behavior, and conservation. Learn how these agile seabirds thrive across coasts and inland waters.

Wander through our wetlands and discover the wealth of wildlife here at Saltholme, from Common Terns and Avocets to dragonflies and moths. Refuel in the café, then little ones can enjoy the wild play area …