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Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea)

Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea)

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Published: 28 August 2025

Tagged Arctic Terns from Greenland & Iceland have been recorded flying an average of 70,900 km per year, while birds from the Netherlands average 48,700 km.

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Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis)

Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis)

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Published: 26 January 2024

The Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis) was a remarkable species of flightless bird belonging to the alcid family. Native to the North Atlantic region, this penguin-like bird was characterized by its distinctive black and white plumage, with a large white patch on its belly.

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