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COMMON TERN.Sterna hirundo. Other names: "Sea Swallow," "Wilson's Tern," "Red Shank," "Mackerel Gull," and "Summer Gull."

Range—The greater part of the northern hemisphere and Africa. In North America chiefly confined to the eastern province, breeding variously throughout its range.

Nest—Above high water line on the beach and on the sides of the bluffs; made of grass and sea weeds.

Eggs—Three, greenish to deep brown in color.


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PRAIRIE WOLF.Canis latrans. Other name: "Coyote."

Found in the western part of North America.