Sterna hirundo
The common tern is the most widespread tern in Britain, breeding on coasts and inland waters, with a forked tail and fierce dive.
Overcombe, Dorset
3 May 2026
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Conservation Status: LC
Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.