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Caspian Tern
-Sterna caspia-
Caspian tern is the largest of all the terns. Bulky in appearance, the Caspian tern is almost the size of a large gull. Caspian terns are very wide-spread; found in North and Central America, Europe, some of Africa and Australia. Large red bill and a full black cap extending through the eye with white body and black legs. Forages by diving almost vertically from 5-20 meters above the water. Caspian terns inhabit the Texas coastal region year round. Found commonly on bays, beaches and estuaries. Breeds on spoils and other coastal islands.
Length 10-23"
Wingspan 50-55"
Caspian tern is the largest of all the terns. Bulky in appearance, the Caspian tern is almost the size of a large gull. Caspian terns are very wide-spread; found in North and Central America, Europe, some of Africa and Australia. Large red bill and a full black cap extending through the eye with white body and black legs. Forages by diving almost vertically from 5-20 meters above the water. Caspian terns inhabit the Texas coastal region year round. Found commonly on bays, beaches and estuaries. Breeds on spoils and other coastal islands.
Length 10-23"
Wingspan 50-55"