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Great Crested 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 Great Crested Tern sits in our Legendary tier for the US: a major rarity, where any record is big news. It belongs to the gulls, terns, and skimmers family.
Recent US sightings
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