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Royal Tern

Sterna maxima

Photo by 1Sarah2
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Field Notes

Description:

These royal terns were spotted amongst a group of gulls, skimmers, and other terns.

Habitat:

Coastal Beach.

Notes:

The royal tern is protected in the USA under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/royal_tern/id/ac

Reference Links:

royal tern - Sterna maxima - Overview, Royal Tern - Whatbird.com

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PublishedJanuary 20, 2012

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