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Birds
The largest tern in the world, with a heavy coral bill and a harsh grating call.
Field facts
HabitatReservoirs, Lake Michigan, large rivers
RangeStatewide on migration
When to lookApril to October
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesCommon tern — smaller with a forked tail
Field note: It plunge-dives from height with wings half-folded.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Keep clear of shoreline loafing bars used by resting terns.
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