. Bird guide [microform]. Waterfowl; Birds; Gibier d'eau; Oiseaux. ^|^»<!!0. ROSEATE TERN. 72. Sterna dougalU. In. Thl» Bpecles is the most gracefully tormed of the *iii8. The tall Is In. long, forked to a depth of in. In summer, the bill Is blackish, changing to red only at the base. The underparts are a beauti- ful rosy tint In the breeding season; tail entirely white; ftet red. In winter the usual changes occur, and young birds have dusky edges to the feathers of the back and wings. Terns are now becoming more abundant on our coast, their slaughter and persecu- tion for mil
. Bird guide [microform]. Waterfowl; Birds; Gibier d'eau; Oiseaux. ^|^»<!!0. ROSEATE TERN. 72. Sterna dougalU. In. Thl» Bpecles is the most gracefully tormed of the *iii8. The tall Is In. long, forked to a depth of in. In summer, the bill Is blackish, changing to red only at the base. The underparts are a beauti- ful rosy tint In the breeding season; tail entirely white; ftet red. In winter the usual changes occur, and young birds have dusky edges to the feathers of the back and wings. Terns are now becoming more abundant on our coast, their slaughter and persecu- tion for millinery purposes fortunately having been stopped In time to prevent their extinction. They teed chiefly upon small Ush and marine in- secU, and often gather about fishing boats, waiting tor an opportunity to dive after any bit that may be thrown overboard. Notes.—A harsh "cack" and "tee-arr," like that of the common Tern. Nest.—Eggs like those ot the similar terns. Range. Breeds on the Atlantic coast north to Mass.; winters south ot 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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