BridledTern (Onychoprion anaethetus)

Formerly classified as Sterna anaethetus, Bridled Terns are fairly common offshore in NC Gulf Stream waters from mid summer to fall.
Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus)
Off Cape Hatteras from Stormy Petrel II, Dare Co., NC
1 Aug 2009

Commonly seen perching on flotsam.

Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus)
Off Cape Hatteras from Stormy Petrel II, Dare Co., NC
1 Aug 2009

Bridled Terns are slightly smaller, slimmer and lighter colored than Sooty Terns.

Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus)
Off Cape Hatteras from Stormy Petrel II, Dare Co., NC
1 Aug 2009

Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus)
Off Cape Hatteras from Stormy Petrel II, Dare Co., NC
1 Aug 2009

Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus)
Off Cape Hatteras from Stormy Petrel II, Dare Co., NC
1 Aug 2009

Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus)
Off Cape Hatteras from Stormy Petrel II, Dare Co., NC
1 Aug 2009

Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus)
Off Cape Hatteras from Stormy Petrel II, Dare Co., NC
1 Aug 2009

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