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Royal tern

Thalasseus maximus

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

A large tern that is distinguished by its large size, black crown and large orange bill. When breeding season arrives they will have a black cap.

Habitat:

Spotted on a beach at Alabama Point East - Gulf State Park.

Reference Links:

Royal tern - Wikipedia

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PublishedFebruary 5, 2019

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