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Common Tern
BirdLCLeast Concern

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

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The common tern is the most widespread tern in Britain, breeding on coasts and inland waters, with a forked tail and fierce dive.

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Quick Facts

Category
Bird
Latin name
Sterna hirundo
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
Community sightings
1
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.