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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Whiskered (Marsh) Tern Chlidonias hybridus | |
| Bird Family : | "Gulls and Terns" Laridae |
| Description : | Common local species. Length 27cm. Eats mainly aquatic animals, seldom eats scraps. Nest are made of vegetation, near water or may float on water. |
| Typical Habitat : | Lakes, swamps, saltmash and estuaries. |
| Distribution : | Common Australia wide, except arid areas. |
| Migration : | Nomadic / non breeding in local area. Main breeding season, September to January, variable. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (9) .. observations (8) .. habitats seen (2) .. |
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