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Chinese crested

tern Did you
know?
Yellow bill
The Chinese crested
I am a large tern, and I have tern was discovered in
a yellow bill that has a black 1863, after which it has
tip. My upper head is black,
while the rest of my body is been sighted only
greyish-white. My feet are a few times.
black, while my tail is white
and forked.

Islanders

I am a bird that lives in the coastal areas near the
sea—generally on islands that are away from
the coast, where humans dwell.

Chohmineesseocnretisdteadl mteurndsflabtusilodntihselairnds.

Coastal coma

The main threat to our lives is from human The increasing Cpohlilnuetsioencroefstoefdf-stheronr.e islands
development in coastal areas. Many people is affecting the
in China live on the coast, and our homes are
being encroached on by their activities. We
have also been hunted for food. Our eggs are
stolen by fishermen who sell them. My home

is also in the centre of typhoons. These sea
storms have killed many of my friends

and family.

Fishermen are disturbing
the tern’s habitat.

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