Sterna nilotica
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Sterna nilotica

TitleSterna nilotica
ArtistRobert Ridgway
Date1 Jul 1880 19th century
MediumSkin: Whole
OriginVirginia, United States, North America Virginia
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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