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Aleutian Tern
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Coasts, lakes, landfills.
Diet: Fish, scraps, invertebrates.
Best time to spot: Year-round, flocks.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Aleutian Tern sits in our Rare tier for the US: scarce or very local, so most birders need a planned trip. It belongs to the gulls, terns, and skimmers family.
Recent US sightings
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