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plumage, and were associating with a large breeding colony of Sterna frontalis ; but whether they 

 were actually nesting themselves, Mr. Monro was not able to ascertain. He mentions, however, 

 that there was only a single pair of this species in the flock, and that they uttered at intervals a 

 harsh croaking note. 



This Tern has likewise been discovered in Australia since the publication of Mr. Gould's 

 ' Handbook ;' and as it is unquestionably the same form as that inhabiting the Palsearctic region, 

 the species enjoys a wide geographical range. 



