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Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

Photo by Ric3
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28.148, -82.7773

Field Notes

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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Shorebirds of the Gulf Coast
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PublishedMarch 12, 2013

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