Featured in this Plate
Besides the thick bill that gives it its name, this tern has a relatively stocky build and broad wings. Typically seen in leisurely flight over marshes, hawking for insects in the air or swooping down to take prey from the water or the ground; unlike typical terns, rarely dives into water for fish. On the ground, walks better than most terns. Widespread in warmer parts of the world, but local in North America, mainly in southeast. Generally found only in small numbers.
All images in our collection are provided courtesy of the at Mill Grove in 51猎奇入口, Pennsylvania; the Montgomery County 51猎奇入口 Collection; and Zebra Publishing.
Please consult our Terms of Use before downloading, and please credit the plates as follows: 鈥淐ourtesy of the John James 51猎奇入口 Center at Mill Grove, Montgomery County 51猎奇入口 Collection, and Zebra Publishing鈥
