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Mark Billiau.


Premium (World), region Antwerp, Belgium

Common Tern

The common tern is a seabird that is strongly migratory, wintering in coastal tropical and subtropical regions.

This species can often be seen feeding by plunge-diving for fish, either in the sea or in freshwater lakes.

The common tern breeds in colonies both in coastal areas and inland.

Dutch name : Visdief
German name : Fluss-Seeschwalbe
Latin name : Sterna hirundo hirundo

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