StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height47 cm
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"Great Crested Terns often nest in dense colonies, with up to 15, pairs in a single site."
Field Guide
Great Crested Tern
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The Great Crested Tern (*Thalasseus bergii*), also known as the Crested Tern or Swift Tern, is one of the most widespread and commonly seen seabirds along Australia’s coastlines. This large, slender tern is easily recognised by its namesake crest where it is often seen in groups along beaches, estuaries and offshore islands.
Distribution Map
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