South American tern (Sterna hirundinacea) at Itassuce island, Sao Sebastiao, Sao Paulo state, Brazil.

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The South American tern (Sterna hirundinacea) is a species of tern found in coastal regions of southern South America, including the Falkland Islands, ranging north to Peru (Pacific coast) and Brazil (Atlantic coast). It is generally the commonest tern in its range. It closely resembles the smaller, highly migratory common tern.

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Location: Sao Sebastiao, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Photo credit: © Leo Francini / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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