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sterna hirundo

 

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Noun sterna hirundo has 1 sense
  1. sea swallow, Sterna hirundo - common tern of Eurasia and America having white black and gray plumage
    --1 is a kind of tern
    --1 is a member of Sterna, genus Sterna

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Sterna Hirundo

Description:

Sterna hirundo, commonly known as the common tern, is a species of seabird belonging to the Sternidae family. These migratory birds are found throughout the coastal regions of Europe, North America, and Asia. They have a striking appearance with their slender body, forked tail, and black cap contrasting with a white underside.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The sterna hirundo is known for its elegant flight patterns over the ocean.

2. The colonies of sterna hirundo nest on the beach during the summer months.

3. My binoculars helped me spot a beautiful sterna hirundo perched on a buoy.

Adjective:

1. The sterna hirundo chicks gradually develop their distinctive plumage.

2. The sterna hirundo population in this area has been steadily increasing.

3. We observed a group of sterna hirundo birds engaged in their characteristic aerial hunting.

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