Crested Tern

Thalasseus bergii (ssp. cristata)

Thalasseus bergii (ssp. cristata) - Crested Tern
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Size: 48 cm length, 105 cm wingspan

Distribution: All SA coast

Habitat: All coastal waters. Occasionally inland waterways

Depth: N/A

Thalasseus bergii (ssp. cristata) - Crested Tern
Thalasseus bergii (ssp. cristata) - Crested Tern

This tern is a marine hunter that dives underwater for fish. It is white, with a grey back and yellow bill. It is named for the the plumage on top of its head, which is black and shaggy at the back.


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