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Which tern, Nouakchott, Mauritania (1 Viewer)
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Valéry Schollaert
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I'm pretty confident the juvenile is Black Tern. The other one might be the same species, but I feel much less confident. It looks larger, but i might be optical effect. I'll be happy to read expert comments, those "marsh" terns are terrible especially during their complete moult as now.
SteveClifton
Well-known member
Based on the final image they both appear the same size, hence both are Black terns. Bill shape/length fits Black Tern rather than any other sp.
BirdingRob
Brit abroad
Thank you both, Many tens of black terns on their way south today in Nouakchott.
