How old is this least tern

[allanrube]

I am assuming this is a least tern. I have shots of terns that are are day or two old (Nickerson Beach - late June) and also shots of juveniles with the classic plumage of juveniles. This one has the fuzzies still.

Can someone tell me for sure it is a least tern and approximately how old it is? TIA.

[John Chardine]

Hi Allan- If this were a Common Tern it would be in the second week of its life. Least Terns develop slightly faster but not by much. The bill/leg colour and grey+buff plumage look like Least.

[allanrube]

I shot this in a place where leasts, not common, nest. So, I would guess about a week.
Thanks John.