Carolina Coastal Discovery Program / Bird Species


	Carolina Coastal Discovery Marine Education Program


	Name: Royal Tern Genus: Sterna Species: maxima Characteristics: Sharp orange bill. Full black cap in breeding season but in non-breeding season only back of the head is black. Body is white and light gray. Size: 45-50 cm (18-20 in); Weight: 350-450 g (12.36-15.89 ounces)