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Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

Description:

This is a non-breeding bird, identified by the lack of a black cap and has a black eye mask. Pale wings and back and black bill.

Habitat:

Winters in marshes, lakes and coastal waters

Notes:

Captured the shot as this one and another were diving for fish.

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Jellis
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Jellis

Alameda, California, USA

Spotted on Feb 27, 2013
Submitted on Feb 28, 2013

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