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black tern

Chlidonias niger

KingdomAnimaliaanimal kingdom
- ClassReptiliaturtles, snakes, lizards, and relatives
  - ClassAvesbirds
    Aves: information (1)
    Aves: pictures (2052)
    Aves: specimens (28)
    Aves: sounds (143)
    - OrderCharadriiformesshorebirds and relatives
      Charadriiformes: information (1)
      Charadriiformes: pictures (150)
      Charadriiformes: sounds (7)
      - FamilyLaridaegulls
        Laridae: information (1)
        Laridae: pictures (63)
        Laridae: sounds (1)
        SubfamilySterninaeterns and noddys
        Sterninae: pictures (27)
        SpeciesChlidonias nigerblack tern
        Chlidonias niger: information (1)
        Chlidonias niger: pictures (3)

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