BIRDS
Forster's Tern
73–82 cmWingspan
150–193 gWeight
33–36 cmLength
3 eggsClutch
23 daysIncubation
Bird 33–36 cm long. Migratory. Lives in marshes and near water. Feeds on aquatic prey — fish, crustaceans, molluscs. Forages in flight.
There are 49 observations of Forster's Tern in Québec, mostly in Montérégie, Estrie and Chaudière-Appalaches, and it has been reported in 10 of the 17 regions.
Through the year
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Based on observations from Ontario
Where to see it
Habitat
MarshAlexander Rumpel
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