Birds of the World

    CHARADRIIFORMES: Laridae (Gulls, Terns, Skimmers)  
Genus: Hydroprogne (1 species)


Caspian Tern
Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia)
Range: PAL, OR, AU, NA: patchily coastal Baltic Sea and inland se Europe to w Mongolia and Ussuriland (se Russia) and ne China and s Asian coasts; coastal and inland w and s Africa; Europa (w of s Madagascar, Mozambique Channel), coastal Madagascar and Aldabra group (sw Seychell
Cobourg, Ontario, Canada
  Note black tip to red bill. Found worldwide.
   
Photograph by Mdf (Wikipedia)     Copyright and usage info

Caspian Tern
Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) Immature
Range: PAL, OR, AU, NA: patchily coastal Baltic Sea and inland se Europe to w Mongolia and Ussuriland (se Russia) and ne China and s Asian coasts; coastal and inland w and s Africa; Europa (w of s Madagascar, Mozambique Channel), coastal Madagascar and Aldabra group (sw Seychell
Argeles Gazost, France  
   
Photograph by Bruno Conjeaud   © All Rights Reserved.



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