Good heavens, old chap, that bird has a moustache! And a ruddy good one at that! How many other birds sport such dashing facial hair? We don’t have the figures, but we’re willing to be that none boast the finesse and length like that of the Inca Tern’s moustache.

Although it’s mostly decorative, the length of the Inca Tern’s moustache indicates the state of its physical condition. The longer the moustache, the healthier the bird.

But don’t be fooled - this is no gentlebird. You’re looking into the shameless eyes of a cold hard criminal. Kelptoparasitic by nature, the Inca Tern steals their food from other animals, which they do by diving down and taking it directly from the mouths of sea lions and dolphins. They’re even bold enough to steal fish from a fishing boat.