StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height39 cm
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Field Guide
Lesser Crested Tern
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The Lesser Crested Tern is a medium-large coastal seabird found along northern Australia and tropical regions. With a streamlined silhouette and agile flight, it is a familiar sight over coral reefs, sandy islands, and offshore waters, where it specialises in plunge-diving for fish.
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