First recorded in 1880–85
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The new entries include the Arctic tern, known for its incredible migration, the giant skua, or pirate of the sea, and two types of gull.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2024
The eVTOL is a curious, birdlike thing, which makes sense as it is modeled after the long-flight Arctic tern.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 31, 2022
The number of Arctic tern and common tern chicks were among the lowest ever recorded.
From Salon ● Jan. 7, 2022
Several migratory birds, including the Arctic tern and skua are thought to be the most likely culprits for delivering the viruses to Antarctica.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 20, 2016
As the chips glowed red, Miyax saw another Arctic tern flying the same route as the others.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
The polar bears pop up from their winter lairs, the arctic tern soar back from their long journey south and the musk oxen wade north.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2024
They are joined by millions of shorebirds, songbirds, and seabirds, including the ultimate endurance winner, the arctic tern.
From National Geographic ● Jul. 16, 2015
The arctic tern goes even farther, it nests near the North Pole, and then makes its way down to near the South Pole, a journey of 11,000 miles.
From Young Knights of the Empire : Their Code, and Further Scout Yarns by Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baron
Probably the arctic tern or snow-bird, which is hardly ever seen below the latitude of Iceland.
From In the Land of the Great Snow Bear A Tale of Love and Heroism by Stables, Gordon
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