Fascinating white tern heading to the breeding colony (00006003)
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Description: The white tern, also known as fairy tern or Gygis alba rothchildi, is a fascinating seabird that soars majestically over the tropical sky. Their snow-white plumage and large, dark eyes give them an almost otherworldly beauty. Learn more about the behavior of these elegant birds that breed on the Midway Islands and feed their young with small fish.
Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA
Date of Capture: 17.07.2001