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Onychoprion fuscata
The Sooty Tern is a largish black tern with white underparts, forehead and tail streamers. There is a thin white leading edge to the inner wing. Juveniles are similar but greyer with white scallops above and a grey breast.
Coral cay
Spotted on Sep 4, 2014
Submitted on Sep 4, 2014
5 Comments
Thanks pilar2
Thanks Scott, photos taken @ Michaelmas Cay, about 40 Km, north east of Cairns, the birds were very close.
Thanks Martin
great series, looks like they came nice and close
They are good shots Mac.
What a great tail!
What a great address.