Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Sterna hirundo
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Common Tern Sterna hirundo |
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In breeding plumage the common tern has a black-tipped red bill and tail streamers. Adults have red legs and feet; juveniles, grey. Click the above image to see several enlargements. Common terns are shown with roseate terns in the header photo and with lesser crested terns in the footer. Both of the recordings were made in North America. |
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