C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Charadriiformes Laridae

Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

CIOC 2250

Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Charadriiformes · Laridae

Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis).

ATK117

DEF75

XC1042802 · Sonothèque ADVL · CC0 1.0

2190 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 36–41 cm
Body Mass: 199.8 g
Wingspan: 100 cm
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Migratory

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ATK 117

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 117).

DEF 75

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 75).

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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 & Africa: coastal Northwestern to Southeastern Europe from British Isles and Baltic Sea to Eastern Iberian Pen. & Mediterranean & Black and Eastern & Southern Caspian seas Habitat: Marine & Coastal

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Which family does it belong to?

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic & Africa: coastal Northwestern to Southeastern Europe from British Isles and Baltic Sea to Eastern Iberian Pen. & Mediterranean & Black and Eastern & Southern Caspian seas