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Foster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

Photo by HemaShah
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

There were two types of terns around at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands. Foster and Least.

Species ID Suggestions

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

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Jellis
Too big for Least Tern and too much black on the bill. Least is only the tip. And the Least Tern has a white forehead.
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PublishedMay 11, 2016

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