Family: (Laridae) Gulls and Terns.

or. One of the most widespread waterbird species, the Caspian Tern is found on all continents except Antarctica. Read the latest Signal Smoke. Climate Threats Near You.

This behemoth of a tern—it is as big as a midsize gull—is widely scattered in summer in the U.S. and Canada. Climate threats facing the Caspian Tern. Caspian Tern Although uncommon, Caspian Terns may be found in Connecticut from mid-April to early November. The Caspian Tern is one of the most widespread tern species in the world, occurring on every continent except Antarctica. Sterna sandvicensis. Notes by Jess McClean: The Sandwich Tern is a medium-sized tern, larger than a Common or Forster's Tern but noticeably smaller than a Royal or Caspian tern.It has a white body with a pale gray back, black legs …

They dive towards the water picking off fish just below the surface. The breast and face are also white.

on August 30, 2017 ... Signal Smoke Travis Audubon's newsletter. The Common Tern is the most widespread tern in North America, spending its winters as far south as Argentina and Chile. Greater Boston: In Boston, there was a Northern Bobwhite at Millenium Park, 31 Least Terns at Fisherman's Bend Park, a Caspian Tern at Fenway & Victory Gardens, a Broad-winged Hawk at Franklin Park, a Purple Finch at Allandale Woods, and a Blackpoll Warbler at a backyard feeder.

Zoom in to see how this species’s current range will shift, expand, and contract under increased global temperatures.

In size, shape, and callnotes, very similar to the Sandwich Tern of the Atlantic Coast. Our model predicts that 314 North American bird species are seriously threatened by climate change by the end of this century.

All four tern species regularly found in Wisconsin, Forster’s tern, black tern, common tern, and Caspian tern are listed as state endangered. We can restore and reconnect these places. Forster's Tern looks so much like a Common Tern that it was largely overlooked by Audubon and other pioneer birders. The legs and eyes are … Amongst the flock were less than ten Caspian Terns, including a bird with a light blue band engraved with the code (AEJ). However, Forster's is more of a marsh bird at most seasons, especially in summer, when it often nests on top of muskrat houses.

Audubon’s scientists have used 140 million bird observations and sophisticated climate models to project how climate change will affect this bird’s range in the future.

Preferred Habitat: Beaches and coastal marshes.. For questions about Signal Smoke submissions, contact info@travisaudubon.org.

We reserve the right to edit content and to accept or reject newsletter submissions. The Caspian Tern was a rare species during the Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas (MNBBA). Back to Top. In the coming months, you might find a pair of Caspian Terns looking fish in the waters of Lake Washington, between the … Rare Bird Alert: Hurricane Harvey Summary. Each community has a unique ecological and cultural story to tell. Their bright red bill and black “cap” provides a striking appearance. Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society, P.O.