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Terns - San Diego, September (1 Viewer)

uk2usa

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Hello all,

I took these images last week in Carlsbad. In trying to identify them I noticed the different beak shapes, which makes me believe that I have:

1) Elegant Tern
2) Royal Tern

I would appreciate confirmation - thanks.
 

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In addition to the bill shape, the eye is surrounded by black in Elegant and separate in Royal, in basic plumage, as shown in these great pics.

Richard
 
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