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Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

They have a gray back and white belly. The top and back of the head are black, and the bill is orange with a black tip.

Habitat:

They breed on inland waters in North America, this guy was sitting on a pole at the local pond.

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Forster's Tern

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PublishedMay 7, 2013

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