The Aleutian Tern, a sudden and puzzling Decline

Aleutian Tern in Kodiak, Alaska. Photo: Lisa Hupp/USFWS

“One of Alaska’s lesser known seabirds, the Aleutian Tern might also be one of its most threatened. Black-capped with a striking eye stripe, the small bird inhabits eastern Russia and much of the Alaskan coast, but its U.S. population has declined by more than 80 percent in the past few decades, raising concerns for the tern's continued survival.” READ MORE>>>