large body; long, yellow, slighted decurved bill (South Africa; 2007-06-30)
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Swift Tern
Sterna bergii
Native Range:
Africa, Australia, Oriental Region
Notes:
a large-bodied and geographically widespread tern reminiscent of the Royal Tern of the Americas (and Africa), but with a yellow or greenish-yellow (not orange) bill; like all terns, plunge-dives for fish.
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