Royal Tern(Sterna maxima)

Royal Terns breed along the coast of North Carolina and may be seen there year around. Royal Terns are rarely seen inland except after the passage of hurricanes.

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Royal Tern (Sterna maxima) — Royal Tern *(Sterna maxima)*Collier Co., FL14 Feb 2014Note orange bill, shaggy black crest, and black legs on this large tern. In winter, forehead becomes whitish.

Royal Tern (Sterna maxima)Marco Island, Collier Co., FL31 Dec 2007

Ring-billed Gull (left)Royal Tern (right)Marco Island, Collier Co., FL2 Jan 2006

Royal Terns (Sterna maxima)Marco Island, Collier Co., FL2 Jan 2004Note a few Ring-billed Gulls, Laughing Gulls, and a Black Skimmer in the flock, too!

Royal Terns (Sterna maxima)Marco Island, Collier Co., FL29 Dec 2010

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