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Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

Description:

Large orange bill. For most of year has a black cap.

Habitat:

Coastal common visitor and on beaches. Roost close to fishing grounds. Is a colonial type nester and usually on sand bars.

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Ric3
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Ric3

Tarpon Springs, Florida, USA

Spotted on Dec 14, 2012
Submitted on Mar 12, 2013

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