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Towards target - River Tern

Towards target - River Tern

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The Indian River Tern or just River Tern is a bird in the gull family . It is a resident breeder along inland rivers from Iran east into the Indian Subcontinent and further to Myanmar to Thailand, where it is uncommon. Unlike most ''Sterna'' terns, it is almost exclusively found on freshwater, rarely venturing even to tidal creeks.

This species breeds from March to May in colonies in less accessible areas such as sandbanks in rivers. It nests in a ground scrape, often on bare rock or.. more

Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
Species identified by Dr Harsha Vardhan Reddy
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By Dr Harsha Vardhan Reddy

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Uploaded Feb 28, 2019. Captured Dec 24, 2018 04:18 in Andhra Pradesh 515154, India.
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/6.3
  • 1/640s
  • ISO320
  • 500mm