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Species related to the Peruvian tern (Sterna lorata)

South American tern (Sterna hirundinacea)
Information on the South American tern is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 20 Images 2 Videos
Roseate tern (Sterna dougallii)
The roseate tern (Sterna dougallii) was first identified in 1812 by Dr MacDougall of Glasgow, hence the specific name dougallii. Males... More 20 Images 6 Videos
Darwin’s fox (Pseudalopex fulvipes)
Discovered by Charles Darwin during his voyage aboard the Beagle, Darwin’s fox is one of the smallest fox species in the world, with a stout... More 13 Images 2 Videos
Damara tern (Sterna balaenarum)
A typical small tern in appearance, the Damara tern has a white body, pale grey back, yellowish to dusky legs and a black beak. In breeding... More 13 Images 0 videos
Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea)
The Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) is a long-distance migrant, making a staggering annual round-trip from its Arctic or northern temperate... More 22 Images 0 videos
Common tern (Sterna hirundo)
Known for its graceful flight and attractive plumage, the common tern (Sterna hirundo) has a smoothly rounded head and a slender body, with... More 53 Images 5 Videos
Brown noddy (Anous stolidus)
A medium-sized, chocolate brown seabird, the brown noddy (Anous stolidus) has a distinctive white-grey forehead that extends over the top of... More 19 Images 5 Videos
Olrog’s gull (Larus atlanticus)
This large gull has a white head, neck, rump and underside, with black wings and a black band on the tail. The legs and bill are yellow, and... More 10 Images 0 videos
Wilson's phalarope (Steganopus tricolor)
Information on Wilson's phalarope (Steganopus tricolor) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 32 Images 0 videos
Diademed plover (Phegornis mitchellii)
Information on the diademed plover is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 0 videos
Hoodia (Hoodia gordonii)
Information on Hoodia gordonii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 0 videos
Stipagrostis (Stipagrostis ciliata)
Information on Stipagrostis ciliata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Tephrosia (Tephrosia uniflora)
Information on Tephrosia uniflora is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Tricholaena (Tricholaena teneriffae)
Information on Tricholaena teneriffae is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Tribulus (Tribulus bimucronatus)
Information on Tribulus bimucronatus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Arabian oxeye (Anvillea garcinii)
The Arabian oxeye (Anvillea garcinii) is a woody perennial shrub with crinkly, oval, grey or grey-green leaves which taper towards the base... More 4 Images 0 videos
Stipagrostis (Stipagrostis obtusa)
Information on Stipagrostis obtusa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Greater Egyptian jerboa (Jaculus orientalis)
The greater Egyptian jerboa has extremely long, kangaroo-like hind legs and feet, but comparatively tiny forelegs, which bear well developed... More 3 Images 0 videos
Stipagrostis (Stipagrostis hirtigluma)
Information on Stipagrostis hirtigluma is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Fennec fox (Vulpes zerda)
Weighing around only one kilogram, the fennec is the smallest of all foxes. It is easily recognised by its massive ears, which are about... More 17 Images 8 Videos
Mountain gazelle (Gazella gazella)
Of all Gazella species, the mountain gazelle is the most slender built with relatively the longest neck and legs. The coat is fawn to... More 20 Images 1 Video
Sphenopus (Sphenopus divaricatus)
Information on Sphenopus divaricatus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Dorcas gazelle (Gazella dorcas)
The Dorcas gazelle is generally similar in appearance to the closely related Gazella gazella, but they are smaller, have longer ears and... More 28 Images 5 Videos
Cheesman’s gerbil (Gerbillus cheesmani)
A medium-sized gerbil, Cheesman’s gerbil (Gerbillus cheesmani) is named after the military officer, explorer and ornithologist Colonel... More 2 Images 0 videos
Arabian sand gecko (Stenodactylus arabicus)
A small and attractively marked gecko, the Arabian sand gecko is unusual for its webbed feet, which increase the surface area for burrowing... More 4 Images 0 videos
Taverniera (Taverniera spartea)
Information on Taverniera spartea is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Commelina (Commelina albescens)
Information on Commelina albescens is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Rohida (Tecomella undulata)
Information on rohida (Tecomella undulata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Thymelaea (Thymelaea mesopotamica)
Information on Thymelaea mesopotamica is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Tephrosia (Tephrosia persica)
Information on Tephrosia persica is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos

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