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Yellow-billed Tern
jmorlan

Yellow-billed Tern (Sternula superciliaris)

These small terns were fairly common around sand-bars in the Amazon. This close relative of the Least Tern is primarily confined to the interior of tropical South America east of the Andes. It differs from Least Tern by its slightly larger size, larger bill without black tip, longer legs and more extensive black on its outer wing. Its flight style is similar to Least Tern, often hovering over the water before dipping to the surface.
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Location
Rio Amazonas, Iquitos, Peru.
Date taken
9 June 2019
Scientific name
Sternula superciliaris
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
Kits
A very attractive tern, Joseph, and a wonderfully detailed study.
 
delia todd
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That's a super picture you've taken of this tern Joe. Excellent work.

I do so love terns, such elegant birds.

That was clever of Niels to find Steve's original picture, wasn't it.
 
njlarsen
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Thanks for the information and for sharing the image!

Niels
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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