Sternula albifrons

1 Little Tern at Tathra, NSW

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Identification history

Sternula albifrons 22 Nov 2018 Leo

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Two White-fronted Terns an unusual sight amongst the Little Terns (~60) and Fairy Terns (~4) at Mogareeka.

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Leo wrote:
   23 Nov 2018
Having watched these birds every day since, I am sure they are Little Terns. After studying HANZAB and The Australian Bird Guide, I believe the bird I photographed is an immature non-breeding Little Tern.

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Species information

  • Sternula albifrons Scientific name
  • Little Tern Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Endangered *
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 16m Recorded at altitude
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