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Black Tern
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The Black Tern, Chlidonias niger
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ength 25 cm (9.75 in), wing span 61 cm (24 in), weight 62 g (2.2 oz).
Adult birds have short dark legs and a short black bill. They have a dark grey back, with black head, neck and belly with a light grey tail. In non-breeding plumage, most of the black, apart from the cap, is replaced by grey.
The North American race, C. n. surinamensis, is distinguishable from the European form in all plumages, and is considered by some to be a separate species.
Their breeding habitat is freshwater marshes across most of Canada, the northern United States and much of Europe and western Asia. They usually nest either on floating material in a marsh or on the ground very close to water, laying 2-4 eggs. |
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Hello Marx
Interesting picture with the Tern in backlight. I like the silhouette effect and the composition is very good. A little note to follow the picture would be nice.
Mogens
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