




Hydroprogne caspia
The Caspian Tern is a large, elegant bird with a sharp beak and a striking black cap on its head. It loves to fish and can often be seen diving into the water to catch its meals.
Habitat: Coastal areas
The Caspian Tern is the world's largest tern, easily recognized by its robust body and massive, bright red-orange bill. It sports a sleek black cap during breeding season, contrasting with its pale grey back and white underparts, making it stand out from smaller, daintier tern species.





Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Caspian Terns can spot tiny fish swimming from high in the sky!
Their massive orange bill looks just like a giant carrot!
These smart terns dig shallow scrapes in sandy ground for their nests!
They sometimes steal fish from other birds like gulls after a chase!
Caspian Tern can plunge-dive from high in the air to snatch fish because of its specialized vision and powerful muscles, helping them catch speedy prey.
Caspian Tern can navigate thousands of kilometers during migration because of its innate sense of direction and strong wings, helping them find food-rich wintering grounds.
Caspian Tern has a deep, barking call that helps them communicate loudly across noisy colonies and over vast open waters.
Caspian Terns are expert fish-catchers, diving headfirst to snatch their slippery prey from the water!

Perca flavescens
Common prey in freshwater habitats.

Clupea harengus
Important food source in marine environments.

Vulpes vulpes
May raid nests for eggs or chicks.
Larus argentatus
Opportunistically preys on tern eggs and chicks.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Aerial creatures spend a significant portion of their lives airborne, utilizing flight for various activities such as hunting, migration, or nesting.
Piscivorous organisms are animals that primarily subsist on a diet of fish.
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
If you see a bird like this, watch it from a distance so it feels safe.
48-61 cm
127-140 cm
0.53-0.78 kg
15-20 years
70 km/h
Caspian Terns are expert fish-catchers, diving headfirst to snatch their slippery prey from the water!
Coastal areas
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