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Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Bird Family :"Gulls and Terns"
 Laridae
Description :Uncommon local species. Length 37cm. Eats fish.
Typical Habitat :Coastal areas.
Distribution :Moderately common to the north and east coast.
Migration :Nomadic / summer migrant, breeds in north east Asia.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes
EPBC :Migratory

      Additional info ..locations seen (6)  ..   observations (4)  ..    
      EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth)
       

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