Graceful White Tern Charms with Majestic Flight on Midway Island (00005578)

Graceful White Tern Cleans Its Feathers on Midway Island

Description: The White Tern, also known as Fairy Tern or Gygis alba rothchildi, is a delicate and snow-white seabird that calls Midway Island its home. Against the deep blue sky of the Hawaiian Islands, the White Tern with its large black eyes and fragile appearance looks like a creature from another realm. Learn more about the fascinating flight maneuvers and fishing habits of this unique bird species.

Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA

Date of Capture: 15.07.2001