Fascinating white tern in action (00005595)

Graceful white tern with spread wings

Description: The white tern (Gygis alba rothchildi) is a delicate, snow-white bird with large, black-rimmed eyes. Witness this majestic creature in its natural habitat, gracefully soaring over the deep blue ocean and diving for fish. Explore the fascinating lifestyle of these ghostly beautiful birds, which breed on the Midway Islands and feed their young with up to six small fish.

Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA

Date of Capture: 15.07.2001