Forster's tern is a medium sized tern with silver primaries on the wings and a long forked tail. Nonbreeding adults have a distinctive black eye patch and a dark bill. During breeding, there is a black cap and the bill changes to orange with a black tip.

Forster's terns are found in sheltered water habitats such as marshes, ponds, and bays.

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Lone Juvenile

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3 Juveniles

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1st Year

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Nonbreeding Adult

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Breeding Adult 1

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Breeding Adult 2

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Underside

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Topside

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