Arctic Tern

CharadriiformesLaridaeLeast Concern
OrderCharadriiformes
FamilyLaridae
HabitatCoastal
RangeArctic to Antarctic
Length35 cm
Wingspan80 cm
Weight120 g
DietCarnivore

About the Arctic Tern

Champion of migration: 70,000-90,000 km per year Arctic to Antarctic. Over 30 years that equals 3 round trips to the moon. Sees two summers per year.

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