Arctic Tern Songs and Calls

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Arctic Tern: Advertising call very similar to Common but averages slightly higher and buzzier; often with distinctly stuttered introduction, e.g., k-k-k-keee-rrrr. Some elements distinctively high-pitched.

Advertising call:

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Credits:All text copyright Michael O'Brien. All sounds copyright Macaulay Library. Image copyright Brian E. Small.