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Caspian Tern
Sterna caspia

Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia
 
Bird Family :"Gulls and Terns"
 Laridae
Description :Uncommon local species. Length 56cm. Largest Tern. Has a bright red bill. Often seen with Gull-billed Terns. Dives for prey from 20-40m. Eats fish.
Typical Habitat :Coastal areas, inland waterways and brackish lakes.
Distribution :Moderately common Australia wide.
Migration :Resident / unknown if it breeds locally. Main breeding season, August to March, variable.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes
EPBC :Migratory

      Additional info ..locations seen (35)  ..   observations (98)  ..   habitats seen (1)  ..    
      EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth)
       

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