WHISKERED TERN Chlidonias hybridus

One of three species of Marsh Terns, this is the largest and most Sterna-like. All are freshwater species and are migratory. Whiskered is found throughout much of the Old World including parts of Europe, Africa and Australia. It is a frequent visitor to Britain, both in breeding and juvenile plumages, but has never bred.

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