Fairy Tern (species: Sterna nereis) in Gaagal Wanggaan NP (Gaia Guide)
Gaagal Wanggaan NP does not include Sterna nereis.
Sterna nereis
Fairy Tern


©J.J. Harrison: Fairy Tern (Sterna nereis)

©Nick Talbot: Fairy Tern (Sterna nereis) in the background

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Charadriiformes
Family Laridae
Genus Sterna
Species Sterna nereis
Status vulnerable

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Colours

              

Distinguishing features

When breeding the bill becomes a bright orange.  When non breeding the bill is a duller orang-brown colour with a blackish base and tip.

Size

  • From 22 cm to 24 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Fairy Tern (Sterna nereis)

Distribution and habitat preferences

It occurs in the southwestern Pacific.

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References

  • Simpson, K., N. Day and P. Trusler (2004). Field Guide to Birds of Australia: 7th Edition Penguin Group (Australia), Camberwell, Victoria.