RarityFairly Common
Height31 cm
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"The species name *anaethetus* comes from Greek, meaning “senseless” or “tame,” a reference to the bird’s approachability, which made it easy prey for sailors in the past."
Field Guide
Bridled Tern
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The Bridled Tern (*Onychoprion anaethetus*) is a widespread tropical seabird found in warm ocean waters around northern Australia and across the globe. Most of its life is spent far from land, soaring over offshore waters and only coming ashore to breed on remote islands.
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