Sterna hirundo
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Sterna hirundo

TitleSterna hirundo
ArtistDr Elliott Coues
Date24 Jun 1888 19th century
MediumEgg(s)
OriginHog Island, Northampton, Virginia, United States, North America Hog Island
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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