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The Caspian tern is a species of tern, with a subcosmopolitan but scattered distribution. Despite its extensive range, it is monotypic of its genus, and has no subspecies accepted either. In New Zealand it is also known by the Maori name "taranui".

Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Nov 11, 2020. Captured Nov 11, 2020 11:38 in 344B Barrage Rd, Goolwa South SA 5214, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/11.0
  • 1/664s
  • ISO400
  • 500mm