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Subject: Gull-billed Tern or Common Tern? [Print This Page]

Author: cywong Time: 30/08/2009 22:05 Subject: Gull-billed Tern or Common Tern?

Would experienced bird-watchers please help to identify this tern?

Mai Po 16/04/09

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Author: HFCheung Time: 30/08/2009 22:44

I remember many Gull-billed at that period. This looks like Gull-billed to me. In fact, Common is rare in Mai Po.

HF Cheung

Author: cywong Time: 31/08/2009 13:45

Dr. Cheung,
Thank you very much for your expert opinion.
Very pleased to know that you have recovered uneventfully.
Cherry

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