Birds of Cuba Search Box
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Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Bridled Tern
Sterne bridée
Onychoprion anaethetus
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Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Bridled Tern
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15" 38.1cm | 30" 76.2cm | 3.5oz 99.2g | Laridae | Onychoprion anaethetus |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Bridled Tern prefers its habitat far away from the coastlines. Only during the nesting season are these seabirds seen on land. This particular tern is very similar in looks and is found in the same tropical regions as the Sooty Tern. It is a native bird in the waters around Cuba.