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Sterna repressa Hartert, 1916 Family: Laridae Order: Charadriiformes print version
White-cheeked tern Sterne à joues blanches Charrán cariblanco Weißwangenseeschwalbe
Migration: partial intercontinental

Verbreitungskarte von Sterna repressa Present Red Sea Apr-Sept, Egypt Apr-Nov, E Africa throughout year (peak Mar-Jun), Persian Gulf mainly Sept- Apr. Common on Sind coast of Pakistan Mar-May, but does not breed. Egyptian birds may disperse N after breeding, making stopover near Hurghada,, before migrating out of Red Sea; probably winter along e

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    Regions: North Africa, South & Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, West & Central Asia
    Recommended link: http://www.eurobirding.co.uk/white_cheeked_tern.HTM
    Feedback: mail to Klaus Riede
    (Last update: 05.03.04 by E.Heuel)