Texas
Sandwich Tern
Thalasseus sandvicensis
(L 15" WS 34" Wt 7 oz)
Similar to Royal Tern but smaller
...has a black bill with a pale tip.
So. Padre Island Birding
& Nature Ctr
29Oct2010
Boca Chica Beach
12Apr2014
nonbreeding
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© Wikipedia
Thalasseus in Greek means maritime,
of the sea; sandvicensis is after the
town of Sandwich, Kent England.
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Society