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The black tern is a small tern generally found in or near inland water in Europe and North America. As its name suggests, it has predominantly dark plumage. In some lights it can appear blue in the breeding season, hence the old English name "blue darr".

Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
Species identified by DR_M_Z
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Uploaded May 10, 2021. Captured Mar 21, 2021 15:34 in D1986, Namibia.
  • NIKON D500
  • f/10.0
  • 10/10000s
  • ISO180
  • 500mm