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Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
27.1303, -82.4532
Field Notes
Description:
One of several medium-sized terns that are similar in appearance, the Forster's Tern breeds primarily in marshes and winters along the coasts. The comma-shaped black ear patch in winter plumage is distinctive, but some other plumages are very confusing. Cornell Lab
Habitat:
Breeds in marshes, generally with lots of open water and large stands of island-like vegetation.
Winters in marshes, coastal beaches, lakes, and rivers.
Cornell Lab
This bird found on Siesta Beach FL
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PublishedDecember 10, 2011
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