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Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

Description:

"One of several medium-sized terns that are similar in appearance, the Forster's Tern breeds primarily in marshes and winters along the coasts. The comma-shaped black ear patch in winter plumage is distinctive, but some other plumages are very confusing."

Habitat:

Beach

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1 Comment

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 11 years ago

Lovely series!

Liam
Spotted by
Liam

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA

Spotted on Jan 18, 2010
Submitted on Oct 24, 2012

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