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Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia)  Animal,Bird,Caspian Tern,Caspian tern,Geotagged,Hydroprogne caspia,Lake Ontario,Seagull,United States,Water Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

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  1. That looks like a beak not to mess with! Posted 11 years ago

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The Caspian tern is a species of tern, with a subcosmopolitan but scattered distribution. Despite its extensive range, it is monotypic of its genus, and has no subspecies accepted either. In New Zealand it is also known by the Maori name "taranui".

Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
Species identified by Joe Spandrusyszyn
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By Joe Spandrusyszyn

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Uploaded Aug 18, 2014. Captured Aug 17, 2014 15:00 in Ontario Beach Boardwalk, Rochester, NY 14612, USA.
  • E-PM1
  • f/13.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO200
  • 150mm