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Great Crested Tern in its natural habitat
Common rarity

Great Crested Tern

Thalasseus bergii

Also known as: Greater Crested Tern

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RarityCommon
Height47 cm

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Bird Calls

3 recordings of the Great Crested Tern

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"Great Crested Terns often nest in dense colonies, with up to 15, pairs in a single site."

Field Guide

Great Crested Tern

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The Great Crested Tern (*Thalasseus bergii*), also known as the Crested Tern or Swift Tern, is one of the most widespread and commonly seen seabirds along Australia’s coastlines. This large, slender tern is easily recognised by its namesake crest where it is often seen in groups along beaches, estuaries and offshore islands.

Distribution Map

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