Common Tern

Common Terns have long, narrow, angular wings and pointed wingtips. Unlike gulls, the tern has a straight slender bill. The tail is forked and the legs are short.

They are pale gray overall with black cap. Breeding birds have a fully black cap that extends to the back of the neck and a gray belly. They also have an orange bill tipped in black and orange legs. Non-breeding birds have a white forehead, a partial black cap, and black legs and bill. They also have a black bar across the shoulder known as a carpal bar and dark trailing edges on the wingtips as seen in flight.

Terns fly gracefully with rowing wingbeats over open waters, diving down to pick fish from or just below the water's surface. They are vocal and gregarious birds that make their presence well known.

--- allaboutbirds.org

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