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River Tern

Sterna aurantia

Photo by Radha
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Field Notes

Description:

River Terns are resident breeders along rivers in India. They are almost always found near freshwater sources. They breed from March to May in large colonies.

Notes:

I observed this bird stretching and preening for a long time. The positions it took resembled yoga and pilates moves and was a treat to watch :)

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Comments (9)
Radha
@Sachin -- thank you!
Radha
@EmilyMarino -- thank you! :-)
Radha
@Satyen -- Thank you!
Radha
@Kranti, @Marta -- thank you :)

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PublishedAugust 7, 2013

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