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Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

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26.2237, -80.1967

Field Notes

Description:

The smallest of American Terns, the Least Tern is found nesting on sandy beaches along the southern coasts of the United States and up the major river systems far into the interior of the continent.

Species ID Suggestions

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

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LivanEscudero
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Comments (1)
LilianaCampozano
Thank you LivanEscudero for helping me ID Least Tern/Sternula antillarum.

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PublishedMay 1, 2016

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