CRESTED TERN
Sterna bergii

Another widespread species, but not found in the Americas, breeding mainly within the Tropics. One of a number of species with a shaggy black cap, but in breeding plumage has a white forecrown and very yellow bill. Usually quite distinctive, the shade of the mantle varies considerably between races.Often called Swift Tern.

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