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Arctic Tern

SpeciesArctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea)

Latin:
  • Sterna paradisaea
Iñupiaq:
  • mitqutaixaq, mitqutailxaq
Subspecies:
Viewing Scale:
  • Chances of seeing Arctic Tern in Alaska
About Arctic Tern

Arctic Tern Habitat & Range

Arctic Terns can be found throughout all of Alaska in the summer and prefer to feed upon fish, but while nesting inland they may feed on insects, and berries.

Arctic Tern Gallery