BIRDS OF THE BAHAMA ISLANDS. 2 I I 



STERNA CANTIACA. {Cm.) 

 Sandwich Terx. 



Spring Plumage, Male. — Bill, black, tipped with yellow ; cap' 

 black; upper back, whitish, rest of upper plumage, pearl-gray; under 

 parts, white, sometimes tinged with rose ; first primary edged with 

 white to the tip, covering the entire inner web at the base, and 

 narrowing to an almost imperceptible line at the tip; tail, white, 

 forked ; legs, black ; iris, dark brown. 



Length 14, wing 10.50, tail 4.40, tarsus .go, bill 1.90. 



This interesting species is occasionally found in summer. At 

 Bird Rock, Acklin Island, they were quite abundant during the 

 latter part of May, and were evidently preparing to breed, although 

 we were unable to find their eggs. Their flight is strong and very 

 graceful, and they dive and fish with great dexterity. 



Fig. Aud. Bds. N. A., Vol. VII. pi. 431. 



STERNA HIRUNDO. Linn. 

 Common Tern. 



Adult Male. — Bill, red, becoming black on the terminal third; 

 cap, black; above, pearl- blue; under parts, white, washed with 

 plumbeous, scarcely showing on the throat; tail mostly white; outer 



