Sterna hirundo
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Sterna hirundo

TitleSterna hirundo
ArtistDr. C. H. Merriam
DateAug 1875 19th century
MediumSkeleton: Partial
OriginWoods Hole, Massachusetts, United States, North America Woods Hole
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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