Birds Database .. detailed information | |
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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