How deep does the Roseate Tern live?

The Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) is typically found at 0–1 m.

How big does the Roseate Tern get?

The Roseate Tern grows to about 43 cm.

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–1 m
Max size: 43 cm
IUCN status: LC

The roseate tern hunts close to shore, plunging headfirst after small fish such as sandeels. Breeding pairs share both incubation and the feeding of their chicks, and the species is listed as Least Concern.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Charadriiformes › Laridae › Sterna

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137160.

FAQ

How deep does the Roseate Tern live?: The Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) is typically found at 0–1 m.
How big does the Roseate Tern get?: The Roseate Tern grows to about 43 cm.