Adult Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) in alternate plumage. Photographed at Potter's Marsh on the outskirts of Anchorage, Alaska in June 1997. Photograph copyright of Angus Wilson©.
Taxonomy |
Monotypic
Adult Arctic Tern (Sterna
paradisaea) in alternate plumage. Photographed at Potter's Marsh on the
outskirts of Anchorage, Alaska in June 1997. Photograph copyright of Angus
Wilson©.
Identification |
Most readily confused with Common (both Northern and Southern hemisphere) and Antarctic Terns (Southern hemisphere only).
Where and When |
Famous for its extremely
long annual migration from breeding grounds in the high latitudes of the
Northern hemisphere (Arctic and Sub-arctic) and 'wintering' grounds in
the pack ice zone of Antarctica.
Literature |
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