In alternate (breeding) plumage, Common Tern can be confused with Forster’s Tern. It is slightly smaller than Forster’s Tern, and has a redder bill and redder legs. Although the ranges are different, they do overlap.
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Common Terns
Pilots Point, Westbrook, CT
July 31, 2010©John Schwarz
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Common Tern – worn juvenile
Menungetesuck Island, Westbrook, CT
August 7, 2006©John Schwarz
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Common Tern
Menungetesuck Island, Westbrook, CT
August 7, 2006©John Schwarz
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Common Tern – mixed flock (can you find the Forster’s and Roseate?)
Menungetesuck Island, Westbrook, CT
August 7, 2006©John Schwarz
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Common Tern – late juvenile
Menungetesuck Island, Westbrook, CT
August 7, 2006©John Schwarz
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Common Tern
Menungetesuck Island, Westbrook, CT
August 7, 2006©John Schwarz
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Common Tern
Menungetesuck Island, Westbrook, CT
August 7, 2006©John Schwarz
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Common Tern – juvenile (note dark carpal bar on wing)
Faulkner’s Island, Long Island Sound, CT
August 11, 2006©John Schwarz
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Common Tern – juvenile (note dark carpal bar on wing)
Faulkner’s Island, Long Island Sound, CT
August 11, 2006©John Schwarz
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Common Tern
Menungetesuck Island, Westbrook, CT
August 7, 2006©John Schwarz
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Common Tern – adult (rear) with juvenile (front)
Faulkner’s Island, Long Island Sound, CT
August 11, 2006©John Schwarz
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Common Tern
Menungetesuck Island, Westbrook, CT
August 7, 2006©John Schwarz
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Common Tern – juveniles
Faulkner’s Island, Long Island Sound, CT
August 11, 2006©John Schwarz
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Common Tern
Menungetesuck Island, Westbrook, CT
August 7, 2006©John Schwarz
