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Common Name

Arctic Tern

Alternate Names

Common Type

Tern

Order

Charadriiformes

Family

Laridae

Genus

Sterna

Species

paradisaea

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Location Photographed

Antarctica, South Georgia,

Number of Sub-Species

0

Migratory or Resident

Migratory

Preferred Habitat

Coastal areas

Distribution and Range

Breeds Arctic circumpolar then winters sub-Antarctic and Antarctic seas

Food

Varies based upon location but usually dives for small fish plus some crustacans, insects and berries.

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