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An Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) with white and gray plumage, a black cap, and a red beak stands on a lichen-covered rock. An Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) with white wings, black cap, and red bill soars against a clear blue sky. Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea).
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Arctic tern: References & Edit History

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Modified link of Web site: Animal Diversity Web - Arctic tern. Apr 04, 2020
Round-trip migration distance of the Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) changed from 22,000 km (35,000 miles) to between 60,000 and 82,000 km (roughly 37,000 and 51,000 miles). Jul 10, 2015
Media added. Dec 06, 2011
New article added. Feb 20, 2009
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