



Thalasseus sandvicensis
The Sandwich Tern is a beautiful bird with a long, pointed beak and striking black cap on its head. They love to fish and can often be seen diving into the water to catch their meals.
Habitat: Coastal areas
The Sandwich Tern is a medium-sized seabird with a slender body and elegant flight. It has a black cap, white underparts, grey upperparts, and a distinctive long black bill tipped with yellow. Its pointed wings and forked tail give it a sleek appearance.




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BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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A single Sandwich Tern can live for over 30 years, flying countless miles!
Some Sandwich Terns travel over 6,000 miles to find warmer winter homes!
They often choose to nest on sandy beaches, sometimes even tiny, isolated islands!
They perform amazing aerial courtship dances high in the sky to find a mate!
Sandwich Terns can dive headfirst into water because of their streamlined bodies, helping them snatch fish.
Sandwich Terns have incredible stamina and navigational skills that help them migrate thousands of kilometers.
Sandwich Terns have a long, pointed bill with a sharp tip that helps them grasp slippery fish with precision.
These agile hunters primarily eat small fish by diving into the water!
Larus argentatus
preys on eggs and chicks in nesting colonies.

Falco peregrinus
occasionally preys on adult terns during migration.
Ammodytes marinus
dives to catch these small fish, a primary food source.
Sprattus sprattus
a common small fish species targeted for hunting.
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.
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Marine habitats encompass all saltwater environments of the Earth's oceans, supporting an immense diversity of aquatic life.
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
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37-43 cm
85-97 cm
0.18-0.3 kg
12-25 years
60 km/h
These agile hunters primarily eat small fish by diving into the water!
Coastal areas
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