Note.—An energetic “tee-arr, tee-arr.”
Nest.—The three eggs are laid in a slight hollow on the sandy beach.
Range.—Breeds locally from the Gulf States to Greenland and Hudson Bay; winters south of the U. S.
ARCTIC TERN
71. Sterna paradisæa. 15.5 in.
Similar to the [Common Tern], but tail longer (forked 4.5 in.) and bill wholly red. In winter, bill and feet dark, as are those of the others.
Range.—Breeds from Mass. northwards; winters in the south.
ROSEATE TERN
72. Sterna dougalli. 15.5 in.