White-winged Tern

Chlidonias leucopterus

WWTE

Order: Charadriiformes | Family: Laridae (Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers)
White-winged Tern 1

Bird Description

Very rare where BLTE occur. Very similar to BLTE but slightly chunkier with shorter thicker bill. White tail in all plumages. ID: Adult br: noticeably 2-tone: black underwing coverts, whitish tail, and white upperwing coverts contrasting with dark body. Red legs. 1st-s/nonbr: paler upperparts than BLTE with whitish rump, white underparts lacking breast patch or dusky flanks. Isolated cheek spot reminiscent of BOGU.

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