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STERN1D.E. 
the beak is black, with a tinge of crimson at the base ; the 
legs and feet deep reddish brown ; the back, scapulars, wings, 
and tail are slate-colour, the quills bordered with a lighter 
shade; the under-coverts of the tail and the vent are white. 
The adult female nearly resembles the male, but a few 
touches of white beneath the chin and a lighter slate colour 
upon the back distinguish her. 
The egg figured 295 is that of the Black Tern. 
