Observing the Graceful Swift Terns in Their Natural Habitat (00003963)
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Description: The Swift Terns, also known as Eilseeschwalben or Sterna bergii, can be found year-round on the islands off the coast of South Africa. They often nest alongside Hartlaub's Gulls, like on Dyer Island. These graceful birds primarily feed on small fish, crustaceans, and mollusks that they find in coastal waters. Learn more about the fascinating life of the Swift Terns in this colony.
Location: Western Cape, Dyer Island, South Africa
Date of Capture: 13.05.2001