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Black Terns

Chlidonias niger

Photo by Rosa Maria
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Field Notes

Description:

Black Terns (Chlidonias niger) that are molting and migrating. They were accompanied by Royal Terns, Sandwich Terns, Least Terns, Laughing Gulls, and possibly other gull species.

Habitat:

Along a coastline near an inlet.

Notes:

Picture was taken in St. Augustine, FL.

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Wildlife of the South East, USA
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Florida's Flora & Fauna
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Florida Ocean Life
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Birds of Florida
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PublishedAugust 13, 2015

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