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Crested Tern Collection

The crested tern, also known as the Greater Crested Tern (Thalasseus bergii), is a magnificent bird that gracefully soars through stormy skies

Background imageCrested Tern Collection: Greater crested tern, Thalasseus bergii (Crested tern, Sterna cristata)

Greater crested tern, Thalasseus bergii (Crested tern, Sterna cristata). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars
FLO4651014 Greater crested tern, Thalasseus bergii (Crested tern, Sterna cristata). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardine's

Background imageCrested Tern Collection: Crested terns (Thalasseus bergii) flying over a coastal rock shelf in the early morning with waves

Crested terns (Thalasseus bergii) flying over a coastal rock shelf in the early morning with waves breaking in the background. Long exposure. Skenes Creek, Victoria, Australia. July 2016

Background imageCrested Tern Collection: Greater crested tern (Thalasseus bergii) flying over a breaking waves on a stormy day

Greater crested tern (Thalasseus bergii) flying over a breaking waves on a stormy day, with a rainbow in the background, Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia. Cropped

Background imageCrested Tern Collection: Crested Tern (Sterna bergii) on the beach, Oman

Crested Tern (Sterna bergii) on the beach, Oman

Background imageCrested Tern Collection: Crested Terns, Surprise bay, King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania

Crested Terns, Surprise bay, King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania

Background imageCrested Tern Collection: Crested Terns taking flight

Crested Terns taking flight
Five Crested Terns take flight from a rock in the Kimberley, Western Australia

Background imageCrested Tern Collection: Greater Crested Tern (Thalasseus bergii) adult, breeding plumage, squawking, standing on beach

Greater Crested Tern (Thalasseus bergii) adult, breeding plumage, squawking, standing on beach, Queensland, Australia, November

Background imageCrested Tern Collection: Crested terns C016 / 4797

Crested terns C016 / 4797
Crested terns (Thalasseus bergii). Photographed in Table Mountain National Park, Western Cape, South Africa

Background imageCrested Tern Collection: Great Crested Tern (Sterna bergii velox) adult, non-breeding plumage, in flight over water

Great Crested Tern (Sterna bergii velox) adult, non-breeding plumage, in flight over water, Thailand, february

Background imageCrested Tern Collection: Chinese Crested Tern (Thalasseus bernsteini) adult, non-breeding plumage, landing on sandbank

Chinese Crested Tern (Thalasseus bernsteini) adult, non-breeding plumage, landing on sandbank, with Great Crested Terns (Sterna bergii) standing in background, Minjiang Estuary, Fujian Province

Background imageCrested Tern Collection: Sandwich terns and swift terns

Sandwich terns and swift terns
Sandwich terns (Sterna sandvicensis) and swift terns (Sterna bergii) taking off from a beach. Sandwich terns are seabirds that breed in dense colonies on the Atlantic

Background imageCrested Tern Collection: Crested tern landing on shore. (Sterna bergii). Pittwater, New South Wales, Australia

Crested tern landing on shore. (Sterna bergii). Pittwater, New South Wales, Australia
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The crested tern, also known as the Greater Crested Tern (Thalasseus bergii), is a magnificent bird that gracefully soars through stormy skies. With its wings spread wide, it effortlessly glides over breaking waves on a turbulent day, showcasing its resilience and adaptability. In Oman, this stunning creature can be found resting on sandy beaches. Against the backdrop of crashing waves, the Crested Tern stands tall and proud, its presence adding to the beauty of the landscape. Surprise Bay in King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania is another location where these elegant birds gather. As they take flight together in perfect harmony, their synchronized movements create an awe-inspiring spectacle for all who witness it. On Penguin Island in Rockingham, Australia, an adult Greater Crested Tern takes off from the beach with grace and precision. Its breeding plumage shines brightly under the sun as it squawks proudly before embarking on its journey across vast oceans. Not limited to just one species variation, there are other types of crested terns worth mentioning too. The Great Crested Tern (Sterna bergii velox) can be spotted soaring above Thai waters during February. In China's Minjiang Estuary in July, both Chinese Crested Terns (Thalasseus bernsteini) and Great Crested Terns share sandbanks as they navigate their way through non-breeding plumage seasons. Whether landing or taking off from sandbanks or standing alongside other species of terns against breathtaking backdrops around the world - these moments capture not only their physical beauty but also symbolize freedom and resilience that we can all aspire to possess.