common tern flight returning with pilchard its beak

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Common Tern in flight returning with a pilchard in its beak

Common tern (Sterna hirundo) in mid-flight, holding a pilchard in its beak. The tern's wings are spread in a graceful arc against a clear blue sky. Its sleek body, pointed wings, and forked tail are characteristic of the species, adapted for agile flight. The bird exhibits a distinctive black cap on its head and a white underbelly.