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Elegant Tern (Sterna elegans)

Photographed in Marin Headlands, California by Jim Rosso Parent bird bringing food to a fledged young during their post-breeding movement. Even though they are no longer at their breeding site, the family bonds are still maintained and the young receive food.

Charadriiformes Natural History

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Elegant Tern	(Sterna elegans)
Photographed in Marin Headlands, California by Jim Rosso	Parent bird bringing food to a fledged young during their post-breeding movement. Even though they are no longer at their breeding site, the family bonds are still maintained and the young receive food.
	Charadriiformes	Natural History