Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
About the Common Tern
The common tern (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 North America. It is strongly migratory, wintering in coastal tropical and subtropical regions. Breeding adults have light grey upperparts, white to very light grey underparts, a black cap, orange-red legs, and a narrow pointed bill. Depending on the subspecies, the bill may be mostly red...
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 60,404 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Common Tern?
The scientific name of the Common Tern is Sterna hirundo.
How many Common Tern sightings have been recorded?
60,404 observations of the Common Tern have been recorded on iNaturalist.
60,404
observations on iNaturalist
