Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Least Tern
Petite Sterne
Sternula antillarum
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Least Tern
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9" 22.9cm | 20" 50.8cm | 1.5 oz 42.5g | Laridae | Sternula antillarum |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Least Tern is the smallest family member of the North American terns. This tiny tern is seen along the Atlantic and Pacific coast and certain regions in the central US states. It nests on the Bahamian islands and is seen throughout the other Caribbean islands. The interior sub-species of this tern is on the endangered list. It has been seen as a migrant in Cuba.