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Forster's Tern

Scientific Name: Sterna forsteri Family: Laridae Order: Charadriiformes
Size: 14-15 inches Range: "Summers in various spots in Western U.S., winters along Pacific coast." Habitat: "Marshes, lakes, beaches, ocean."

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Photo 1 of 4.   Location: Tampa Bay.   Date: 2006-12-27

Non-breeding plumage


Photo 2 of 4.   Location: Shoreline Park.   Date: 2005-06-11


Photo 3 of 4.   Location: Shoreline Park.   Date: 2005-06-11


Photo 4 of 4.   Location: Hayward Shoreline.   Date: 2009-02-28