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Introduction
What the Black Tern Looks Like
The Black Tern has overall_color color of black and grey.
The Black Tern has above_color color of dark-grey and black.
The Black Tern has head color of black.
The Black Tern has face color of black.
The Black Tern has below_color color of black.
The Black Tern has back color of grey.
The Black Tern has bill color of greyish.
The Black Tern has wing color of grey.
The Black Tern has belly color of black.
The Black Tern has tail color of grey.
The Black Tern has chest color of black.
The Black Tern has leg color of blackish.
The Black Tern has neck color of black.
Weight, Length, and Wingspan of the Black Tern
The length of the Black Tern is from 9.1 inches to 14.2 inches (23.1 cm to 36.1 cm).
The weight of the Black Tern is from 1.8 ounces to 2.1 ounces (51.0 grams to 59.5 grams).
The wingspan of the Black Tern is from 22.4 inches to 23.6 inches (56.9 cm to 59.9 cm).
Pictures of the Black Tern
Feeding Behavior of the Black Tern
Forages while flying, dropping to the surface of water or the coast to gather objects, occasionally pursuing flying insects in the air, and infrequently diving into the water in pursuit of prey.
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What the Black Tern Likes to Eat
The Black Tern feeds on the following:
- insects
- small fish, tadpoles
- frogs
- spiders
- earthworms
- crustaceans
- leeches
Where To Find the Black Tern
You can find the Black Tern in the following habitats:
- Fresh marshes
- lakes
- coastal waters
- wet meadows
- salt lagoons
- estuaries