| Appearance | The royal tern is a squatty waterbird about 18″ long with a black crest, bright orange bill, gray above, and white underparts. |
| Diet | Fish, crustaceans, and fish. |
| Feeder Food | N/A |
| Habitat | Shallow, coastal waters and rivers near shore. |
| Nesting | Royal terns are ground nesters. They dig a shallow hole in the sand. Broods: 1 brood/season Clutch: 1-2 eggs/brood Egg color: White/brown with reddish/brown spots Incubation: Incubation is for about 28-35 days. Within 2-3 days after hatching the young leaves the nest. After about 4-5 weeks they’ve taken their first flight. |
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