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Observed one small Tern standing among a group of Crested Terns on a beach a few miles west of Port Fairy this morning; 1 of the photos attached allows comparison of size with Crested Tern. ID assistance appreciated
Thanks Myoudale, according to a local bird observers club publication White-fronteds are uncommon around here, and Little (and Fairy) Terns are rare. Little Tern was my thought/guess, but by no means confident.
I think this is little tern. Reasons are: slight curve to the upper edge of the bill, completely black bill (no hint of brownish) and dark carpal (shoulder) bar, fairly long legs
I agree the plumage pattern looks good and at first glance I thought it was common. However, the bird looks c. half the size of the crested tern next to it. Common should be c40 cm vs 50, little c20-ish.
I agree the plumage pattern looks good and at first glance I thought it was common. However, the bird looks c. half the size of the crested tern next to it. Common should be c40 cm vs 50, little c20-ish.
Little Tern should have much shorter legs than this. Also head pattern different with black mask contrasting with freckled crown. Carpal bar usually less distinct on Little. Little also lacks dark outer web to outermost tail feather. Common Tern for me.