| Appearance | The elegant tern is a large waterbird about 15 – 17″ long. They’re pale gray with medium gray wings, a ragged black crest, a long, thin, pointed orange bill, and black legs. |
| Diet | Fish |
| Feeder Food | Does not visit feeders. |
| Habitat | Beaches and sandy islands along the west coast from Oregon south to South America. |
| Nesting | The elegant tern nests on the ground along the beach. Both parents build the nest using shells, pebbles, sand, and other objects found. Broods: 1/year Clutch: 1-2 eggs/brood Egg color: White to pale pink and spotted. Incubation: 26 days on average |
Range Map
