Sterna paradisaea

Sterna paradisaea, commonly known as the Arctic Tern, is a seabird renowned for its extraordinary migration. It travels annually from its breeding grounds in the Arctic to winter in the Southern Hemisphere, covering around 25,000 miles round-trip—a journey that may take over two months. The Arctic Tern is small, with sleek, streamlined bodies, and exhibits elegant flight with long, pointed wings. It feeds mainly on small fish and invertebrates, often catching prey near the surface of the water. Its impressive migration makes it one of the longest-distance travelers among animals, symbolizing endurance and seasonal adaptation.