Gygis alba
White Tern
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Charadriiformes
Family
Laridae
Genus
Gygis
Species
Gygis alba
Status
least concern
Colours
Distinguishing features
It is a small, all white tern with a long black bill. (Wikipedia)
Size
- From 28 cm to 33 cm (Length of specimen)
Wingspan
- From 76 cm to 87 cm
Synonyms
Distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
It is found across the tropical oceans of the world.
It ranges widely across the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and also nests in some Atlantic islands. It nests on coral islands, usually on trees with thin branches but also on rocky ledges and on man-made structures. (Wikipedia)
Diet
It feeds on small fish which it catches by plunge diving. (Wikipedia)
Web resources
References
- Simpson, K., N. Day and P. Trusler (2004). Field Guide to Birds of Australia: 7th Edition Penguin Group (Australia), Camberwell, Victoria.