BirdUp · Species
White Tern
Gygis alba(Sparrman, 1786)
Native
- Commonness
- Very common
- Best seen
- Year-round
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
The Atlantic white tern, also known as the common white tern, is a small seabird found in the Atlantic Ocean. It is sometimes known as the fairy tern, although this name is potentially confusing as it is also the common name of Sternula nereis. Other names for the species include angel tern and white noddy.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
02 · Where
Where to find it
- Breeding range
- TrO : widespread on tropical and subtropical is. (except Caribbean, north and east Indian Ocean)
- Non-breeding range
- Tropical seas
03 · When
When to look
Months this species is recorded across its Australian range.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
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- May
- Jun
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- Aug
- Sep
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- Nov
- Dec
05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
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