Sterna hirundo ORDER: CHARADRIIFORMES FAMILY: LARIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
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A graceful, black-and-white waterbird, the Common Tern is the most widespread tern in North America. It can be seen plunging from the air into water to catch small fish along rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Calls a short "kip" and a harsh "kee-arrr."