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With a population of 5,500, the Black-fronted Tern is endangered and endemic to New Zealand. Although it is a coastal bird, it is unique by being the only one that breeds exclusively inland.

The black-fronted tern breeds on shingle, stoney or sandy areas in fast-flowing braided rivers, and on the shores of lakes, with sparse vegetation. It searches for food over rivers, lakes and farm fields, and in winter can be found in coastal areas, roosting on tidal flats and islands,...
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