Tern Greater Crested (Thalasseus bergii) – Cape West South Africa

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Tern Greater Crested (Thalasseus bergii) – Cape West South Africa

Normally they look into the wind but it changed direction thereby lifting the crest nicely.  This bird could be in transition to full breeding, see the white spotting on the forehead.

  • Species:Greater Crested Tern (Thalasseus bergii)
  • Bird Type:Adult
  • FamilyGulls, Terns and Skimmers (Laridae)
  • Date Taken20150306
  • Location:Bird Island Lamberts Bay
  • Area:Western Cape Province
  • Country:South Africa
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA19004a Tern Greater Crested 1 Bird Island Lamberts Bay CP RSA Mar15 PH1_0710
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