Similar in appearence to Common Tern, but does not undertake long migrations and is found primarily in
South America. The two can occur side by side, but moult is usually an indication as Common Terns are in non-breeding plumage in the south, at a time
when the current species sports breeding dress.
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HOMEPAGE
SOUTH AMERICAN TERN
Sterna hirundinacea
