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Forster's Tern (breeding plumage)

Sterna forsteri

Description:

Breeding plumage for some is difficult. Medium size tern with orange bill with black tips. Black crown that ends at the nape. Forked tail that when closed is along and thin. Recognizable call.

Habitat:

found along the bay in marsh waterways. Sometimes in lakes.

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Jellis

Hayward, California, USA

Spotted on May 10, 2017
Submitted on May 11, 2017

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