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Bridled tern
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The bridled tern is a seabird of the family Laridae, found across the tropical oceans. Its scientific name comes from Ancient Greek, with the genus name built from words for claw and saw, and its species name anaethetus meaning senseless or stupid, a reference to the bird's notable tameness around humans.
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