The Common Tern: Close Up HD Footage (Sterna hirundo)

The Common Tern is a seabird that's widespread across Europe, Asia, and North America. These birds are quite small, with a length of around 33-35 cm and a wingspan of 76-86 cm. They have a distinctive black cap, red legs, and a forked tail. During the breeding season, their plumage is a lovely pale grey above and white below, with a black cap. Outside of the breeding season, their cap is just a black streak. These terns feed mainly on small fish, which they catch by plunging into the water from the air. They nest on the ground, often in colonies, laying 2-3 eggs. Common Terns migrate long distances, wintering in coastal areas as far south as the Antarctic.

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