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Sterna forster
The Forster's tern feeds by plunge-diving for fish, but will also hawk for insects in its breeding marshes. It usually feeds from saline environments in winter. The comma-shaped black ear patch in winter plumage is distinctive.
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Spotted on Jan 19, 2014
Submitted on Feb 18, 2014
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