The Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) is a small tern generally found in or near inland water in Europe and North America. As its name suggests, it has predominantly dark plumage.
Read more about Black Tern: Description, Hybridisation With White-winged Black Tern, Distribution and Habitat, Conservation
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