ABSTRACT A juvenile Black Tern Chlidonias niger of the American race surinamensis was found at Weston-super-Mare Water Treatment Works on 3rd October 1999, where it remained until 11th October.This represents the first record of this distinctive form in Britain.The identification of surinamensis is discussed in the context of separation from the nominate race of Black Tern.
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