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Sandwich Tern; Charrán Patinegro

Sterna sandvicensis

Description:

Almost missed amongst a flock of Black-headed Gulls

Habitat:

Tidal marshes

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3 Comments

And the black wingtips (just visible ) separate it from the otherwise similar Mediterranean Gull.

Yes, the red legs give it away. The original picture is much larger and had lots of Black-headed Gulls in it.

Desmond.E.S.O
Desmond.E.S.O 8 years ago

It that what that other fellow is in the back (black-headed gull).

Andalucía, Spain

Spotted on Sep 27, 2015
Submitted on Oct 31, 2015

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