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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:

Edge of Lake Lewisville

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Oct 29, 2012
Submitted on Nov 2, 2012

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