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Thalasseus maximus
Large tern, pale gray upperparts; white face, neck, and underparts. Head has spiky, black crest and cap, and heavy, bright orange bill. Wings are black-tipped above and black-edged below; tail is deeply forked. Legs and feet are black. Hovers before plunge diving for prey.
Just offshore of Tortola, BVI.
Spotted on Mar 21, 2015
Submitted on Apr 22, 2015
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