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The roseate tern (Sterna dougallii) is a species of tern in the family Laridae. The genus name Sterna is derived from Old English "stearn", "tern", [2] and the specific dougallii refers to Scottish physician and collector Dr Peter McDougall (1777–1814). [3] "Roseate" refers to the bird's pink breast in breeding plumage. [4]
The roseate tern's name comes from the rose-colored underparts in the breeding plumage, which can be difficult to see on sunny days. An adult roseate tern catches a sand eel to deliver to a ...
And in July, a roseate tern, normally found along the Atlantic Coast of the U.S. as well as the Caribbean, was spotted along the shores of Lake Erie in Huron. It was the first documented sighting ...
The refuge is an important stopover site for migratory birds and protects habitat for the federally listed piping plover and roseate tern, as well as the State-listed common and least tern. Gray and harbor seals are also frequently seen hauling out on the refuge.
Vila Franca Islet functions as a breeding ground for various marine bird species including Bulwer's petrel, Cory's shearwater, little egret, and sooty tern. [1] [3] [9] Marine birds visiting the islet include band-rumped storm petrel, common tern, Fea's petrel, little shearwater, and roseate tern.
Roseate tern in flight Herring gulls ( Larus argentatus ) and great black-backed gulls ( Larus marinus ) are the most common gull species sighted on the refuge. They frequent all divisions throughout the year, but are most abundant in the autumn and winter when they roost on the marsh and tidal flats , and occasionally steal food from diving ...
The roseate tern (Sterna dougallii) is found on the island. [1] Reef flats north of the island provide habitat for Montastrea cavernosa and Gorgonia corals. [2]
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