FORSTER'S TERN

The Forster's tern is our only potential breeding tern in Morgan County, although I am unaware of any colonies at this time.

Forster's tern up close

Here in Colorado, the only other tern that one might confuse with Forster's is the common tern, whose bill is all red.

Grace and elegance - Forster's tern

These beautiful birds hunt from the air, plunging into the water to catch small fish when the opportunity presents itself.