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- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Onychoprion
- Mass
- +20
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- Bridled Tern ( Sterna anaethetus ) ... Great Barrier Reef , Australia (53374667291).jpg
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- P105
- species
- P141
- Least Concern
- P9714
- Africa
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Onychoprion anaethetus - MHNT
The bridled tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) is a seabird of the family Laridae. It is a bird of the tropical oceans. The scientific name is from Ancient Greek. The genus comes from onux meaning "claw" or "nail", and prion, meaning "saw". The specific anaethetus means "senseless, stupid".