. Bird guide [microform]. Waterfowl; Birds; Gibier d'eau; Oiseaux. CASPIAN TERN. 64. Sterna caspia. 21 In. Largest of our terns. Bill heavy and bright red- head crested; tall forked about In.; eyes brown. Adults In summer have the crown and occipital crest glossy black. Winter adults and young birds have the crown mixed with white, and the latter are also blotched with blackish on wings and tall. Nest.—The 2 or 3 bufty. spotted eggs are laid In hollows In the sand. Size x Range.—Breeds locally along the Atlantic coast, but chiefly southerly, and In the Interior to Great Slave La
. Bird guide [microform]. Waterfowl; Birds; Gibier d'eau; Oiseaux. CASPIAN TERN. 64. Sterna caspia. 21 In. Largest of our terns. Bill heavy and bright red- head crested; tall forked about In.; eyes brown. Adults In summer have the crown and occipital crest glossy black. Winter adults and young birds have the crown mixed with white, and the latter are also blotched with blackish on wings and tall. Nest.—The 2 or 3 bufty. spotted eggs are laid In hollows In the sand. Size x Range.—Breeds locally along the Atlantic coast, but chiefly southerly, and In the Interior to Great Slave Lake. ROYAL TERN. 66. Sterna maxima. 19 In. Similar to the last, but smaller; bill more slender- tall forked In. Nest.—A hollow In the sand. The 2 or S eggs are creamy buff, with distinct blackish brown spots ( ,..''","?'-~^'"*^''" •" *-^'*> G"" States and north to Virginia and Calif.; winters south of the U. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Reed, Chester A. (Chester Albert), 1876-1912. Toronto : Musson
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