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Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

Photo by LivanEscudero
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25.7159, -80.1493

Field Notes

Habitat:

Seacoasts, beaches, bays, estuaries, lagoons, lakes and rivers

Notes:

There was a large number in a mix flock on the shallow beach of Bear Cut Preserve. Crandon Park, Key Biscayne. Last pic shows size comparison to Royal Tern in background.

Reference Links:

Least Tern, Life History, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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PublishedJuly 27, 2014

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