64. Sterna caspia 
CASPIAN TERN. 21 inches 
Plumage similar to the Common and Arctic terns, distinguished 
from them by its larger size, which is nearly that of the Herring 
Gull and its bright red bill; it is our largest tern. 
Note. “A loud squeak.” 
Breeds. ‘“ Not an uncommon transient visitor” along the coast 
in August and September. 
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