Birds of Cuba Search Box
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Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Common Tern
Sterne pierregarin
Spanish: Charrán común
Latin: Sterna hirundo
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Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Common Tern
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12" 30.1cm | 30" 76.2cm | 4.2 oz 119g | Laridae | Sterna hirundo |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Common Tern, as the name suggests, is the most common tern found in North America. It nests mostly in Canada and spends its winter months in the southern hemisphere. Depending on the time of the year, it can be confused with the Arctic Tern and the Roseate Tern. It has been seen as a vagrant in Cuba.