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Common Tern
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Sterna hirundo
Sometimes called a "sea swallow" because of its forked tail. It hovers and dives for tiny fish — splash!
Size
Medium · 35 cm
Latin name
Sterna hirundo
Status
Native to Ireland
Where to spot
- Coasts
- Estuaries
- Coastal lakes (summer)