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Black tern (Chlidonias nigra, young) Royalty Free Stock Photo

Male white-fronted tern arrives with sprat to feed female sitting on nest Royalty Free Stock Photo

White-fronted tern nesting on top of poles on Tauranga harbour Royalty Free Stock Photo

These delightful silvery-grey and white birds have long tails which have earned them the nickname 'sea-swallow'. They have a graceful, floating flight and frequently hover over water before plunging down for fish. They often gather and breed in noisy groups. The Common Tern is the tern species most often found inland