Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Least ConcernThe Common Tern is a graceful, silvery seabird with a black cap and red bill that hovers before plunging for small fish. It migrates long distances between breeding and wintering grounds.
Males and females of this species look mostly alike.
Quick facts
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Habitat
- Wetlands
- Region
- Europe
- Scientific name
- Sterna hirundo
Real rarity, real conservation
This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.
Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.
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