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Tern, Swift

Roberts No: 324

Large sea tern. Bill greenish yellow. Occurs in offshore and coastal water habitats, sometimes fishes in estuarine habitats and may be seen in the channels surrounding Leisure Isle. Feeds mostly by plunge diving.

Family Name:
Sterna bergii
Common Name:
Tern, Swift
Size:
46 to 49 cm
Status:
Resident