White Tern

The white tern (Gygis alba) is a small seabird found across the tropical oceans of the world. 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 in English, and manu-o-KÅ« in Hawaiian.

Scientific Name : Gygis alba

Family : Laridae

Order : Charadriiformes

Class : Aves

Type : Gulls, Terns, And Skimmers

Conservation Status : Least concern (LC)

Size : 29

Compare Size : Mayna +

Wingspan : 76 - 87

Migratory : Resident

Sex Alike : Yes

Other Names :

English : fairy tern, angel tern, white noddy

Habitat:
cost

Feeding:
small fish


Identification Features

Male & Female
Iris black
Eyering or Orbital feathers black
Bill black
Tail deeply forked
Note :
complete white plumage expect eyes beak and feet

Similar Birds

(Gulls, Terns, And Skimmers)