Greater Crested Tern [Thalasseus bergii]
Description
Also known as the Swift Tern, it is a seabird in the family Laridae that nests in dense colonies on coastlines and islands. It is recognized by its yellow bill and a shaggy black crest on the back of the head. The Greater Crested Tern is a strong flier and feeds on fish and squid which are often captured by surface plunging.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Nudibranchia
Nudibranchia
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| Family |
Goniodorididae
Goniodorididae
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| Genus |
Tyrinna
Tyrinna
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