Bulgaria
Greece
Gull-billed Tern
Gelochelidon nilotica
(L 13.8-16.5" WS 30-38.2")
Breeds in southern Europe, Asia, No &
So America and Australia ...winters in
Africa, Caribbean and So America.
So America and Australia ...winters in
Africa, Caribbean and So America.
lake near Burgas
Bulgaria
31Aug09
Rather hunt insects in
flight than dive for fish.
flight than dive for fish.
© BirdNote,
Rick Wright
Gelochelidon in Greek means
laugh swallow; nilotica in Latin
means River Nile.
laugh swallow; nilotica in Latin
means River Nile.
© Audubon
Society
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