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Species details
Lesser crested tern
Sterna bengalensis
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This species has a black cap extending to the bill, which is reduced to the area around the nape in non-breeders. Has whiteunder parts and a orange down-curved bill.
AbundanceCommon
Chinese Name小凤头燕鸥
Malay NameBurung Camar Berjambul Kecil
Tamil nameகொண்டை ஆலா