Greater Crested Tern

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Greater Crested Tern (<em>Thalasseus bergii</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Greater Crested Tern (Thalasseus bergii) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Thalasseus; binomial: Thalasseus bergii; authority: (Lichtenstein, MHC, 1823).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia, the Oriental Region and Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Thalasseus bergii to preferred Greater Crested Tern (2.9).

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