C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Charadriiformes Laridae

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

CIOC 2231

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

Charadriiformes · Laridae

Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia).

ATK97

DEF73

XC1176899 · Sonothèque ADVL · CC0 1.0

2171 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 48–60 cm
Body Mass: 655 g
Wingspan: 134 cm
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Migratory

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ATK 97

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 97).

DEF 73

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 73).

* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.

How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Sonothèque ADVL · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic & Oriental & Australasia & North America: patchily coastal Baltic Sea and inland Southeastern Europe to Western Mongolia and Ussuriland (Southeastern Russia) and Northeastern China and Southern Asian coasts; coastal and inland Western and Southern Africa; Europa (Western of Southern Madagascar & Mozambique Channel) & coastal Madagascar and Aldabra group (Southwestern Seychelles); coastal Australia and New Zealand (North & South and Stewart is.) and inland Northern & Eastern Australia; inland Northwest Territories to Central California & Great Lakes and Northeastern Canada Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Hydroprogne caspia

Which family does it belong to?

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic & Oriental & Australasia & North America: patchily coastal Baltic Sea and inland Southeastern Europe to Western Mongolia and Ussuriland (Southeastern Russia) and Northeastern China and Southern Asian coasts; coastal and inland Western and Southern Africa; Europa (Western of Southern Madagascar & Mozambique Channel) & coastal Madagascar and Aldabra group (Southwestern Seychelles); coastal Australia and New Zealand (North & South and Stewart is.) and inland Northern & Eastern Australia; inland Northwest Territories to Central California & Great Lakes and Northeastern Canada