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Little tern
Scientific name: Sternula albifrons
Found around our coasts during the breeding season, the little tern is a diminutive seabird. Despite its size, it performs remarkable aerial courtship displays.
Species information
Category
Statistics
Length: 22-24cmWingspan: 52cm
Weight: 56g
Average lifespan: 12 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Amber under the Birds of Conservation Concern 4: the Red List for Birds (2015). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.