Birds of Peru
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CHARADRIIFORMES: Laridae (Gulls, Terns, Skimmers)
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Genus: Onychoprion (1 species, 4 worldwide)
Sooty Tern
(Onychoprion fuscatus fuscatus)
Homestead, Florida,
Photograph by
Tom Friedel
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Normally seen far from shore, often resting on floating objects. Compare to Bridled Tern. There are millions of Sooty Tern in the world, and there are records at inland bodies of water as well.
© Tom Friedel - All Rights Reserved, except for images and data otherwise noted.
Colombia
Panama
Ecuador
Costa Rica
Mexico
Experimental sites:
Peru
Venezuela
The World
Brazil
Bolivia
Really Experimental sites:
Guyana
Cuba