Arctic tern / Kü̈stenseeschwalbe (Sterna paradisaea)

Küstenseeschwalbe. 2026-05-26 13:09:32 Switzerland

Observations

First documented observation: 2026-05-25 in Fanel/Chablais de Cudrefin und La Sauge. Most recent observation: 2026-05-26 in Switzerland.

Description

Classification: Genus Sterna (Sterna); Subfamily Terns (Sterninae); Order Shorebirds and others (Charadriiformes); Class Birds (aves); Subphylum Vertebrata (Vertebrata); Phylum Chordate (Chordata); Kingdom Animal (Animalia); Domain Eukaryota (Eukaryota)
Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia.
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel RL 2
Vocalization: Similar to Common Tern but higher pitched. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Seldom seen here
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=33-35 cm, wingspan=75-85 cm, weight=95-120 g